Jewel Caterpillar
Dalceridae
Location
Singapore
Date
11/04/2019
Description
Those bubbles or glassy balls on top of the caterpillar serve as its defence mechanism. These bubbles are easily broken off and the goo in those balls deters the predators from further consuming the caterpillar.
Photo Link
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwHe5tcFC06/
Learn More
https://www.wired.com/2015/10/absurd-creature-of-the-week-jewel-caterpillar/
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