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Stauropus sp., Notodontidae, Lepidoptera
The Lobster Moth is in itself an unremarkable fluffy Lepidopteran you might not look twice at. Its larvae however are widely regarded as the most bizarre of all caterpillars, with long thin jointed forelegs which are not only used outstretched in a defensive posture when alarmed but also giving this caterpillar extreme agility and alien-like mobility around its environment, and a grotesquely enlarged tail-end not dissimilar to that of a crustacean which can be elevated to assume numerous “artistic” poses.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2013
Submitted on Feb 21, 2013
6 Comments
Lovely click!
Great spotting!
U should put it on the missions: Moths of the World, and Mimetic Animals of the World!
Remarkable larva! Fascinating and a beautiful picture!
Absolutely stunning.
Bizarre is a bit of an understatement. Remarkable spotting, Sinobug!
WOW!