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Article written by: duddy on Oct 28, 2014



Title: Can you spot the incredibly camouflaged caterpillar in this picture?
Written by: duddy on Oct 28, 2014

Can you spot the incredibly camouflaged caterpillar in this picture?

(https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_28_10_14_10_58_27.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=19308)

Native to India and Southeast Asia, the baron caterpillar (Euthalia aconthea) uses its unique appearance to hide from mango farmers as they feed on their delicious crops.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCJe3as72zE



Comments:

Incredible, never seen a caterpillar so leaf-like. An excellent example of coevolution, or is it mimicry?

Written by: bio_man on Oct 28, 2014