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Ant-mimic Caterpillar
Homodes bracteigutta

Location

Singapore

Date

03/10/2020

Description

This bizarre species of caterpillar has a series of long protuberances that it waves around. This movement resembles two ants interacting and allows the caterpillar to live amongst these ants, receiving much needed protection from predators.

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