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30-Jul-2019 Christine Hanrahan

Camouflaged looper caterpillar (Synchlora aerata), #7058

Mer Bleue area

The moth is called the Wavy-lined Emerald, and their larvae decorate their bodies with bits of flowers to help avoid detection by predators. They blend in with the flowers beautifully. Here, this one has just started to add bits from the Tansy flowers.

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Nirvan Hope05-Jan-2025 19:52
Smart caterpillar with the flower bits! Lovely to be reminded of the brightness of summer at the moment.
joseantonio05-Jan-2025 19:09
great macro details.V.
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