Elegant tailed slug moth caterpillar ( Packardia elegans ), #4661 photo


03-Sep-2020	Christine Hanrahan

On an American Beech; the 'tail' end of the slug mimics the points in the leaf.

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Helen Betts		05-Sep-2020 14:34
Very interesting looking caterpillar, amazing how it mimics the leaf. V.

Terry Sprague		05-Sep-2020 13:12
Nice find!

Graeme		05-Sep-2020 12:56
It could almost go unnoticed if it weren't for your keen eye, Christine! V!!!

Glenn D.		05-Sep-2020 12:25
Well spotted; you really need you eyes open.

pkocinski		05-Sep-2020 11:56
Blends right in...

Dennis Hoyne		05-Sep-2020 03:55
When I think of a caterpillar I never imagine anything like this. Nature never ceases to amaze.

John Vass		05-Sep-2020 03:51
That is so cool! V

joseantonio		05-Sep-2020 03:29
well seen and captured.V.

laine		05-Sep-2020 02:51
That is certainly a good looking mimic..a great find. V

globalgadabout		05-Sep-2020 02:33
well designed for survival...amazing how these adaptations thrive..

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