Thursday, November 7, 2013

Eupanacra elegantulus caterpillar

A few shots of a beautiful, full-grown caterpillar of the hawkmoth Eupanacra elegantulus, found on Monstera deliciosa. The first four photos show the caterpillar assuming a threat posture mimicking a snake to ward off would-be predators. The final photo is a close up of the caterpillar's thorax with its startling eyespots.





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