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15 Most Alien Looking Caterpillars on Earth

Thursday, May 28, 2009

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15 Most Alien Looking Caterpillars on Earth

Given that caterpillars are not a species in itself but just the in-between stage from butterfly or moth egg to pupa and then finally the adult, they have made quite a name for themselves, especially as pests. Some of them are indeed so alien looking that one wonders where in the world they have come from.

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10 Amazing Moths with Multiple Personalities

Thursday, January 8, 2009

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10 Amazing Moths with Multiple Personalities

Just like the bugs with faces we portrayed a while ago, their cousins the moths refer to a similar tactic when dealing with predators: Scare the hell out of them by putting on a scary face. Or should we say wearing their heart on their wings? In either case, these tactics are quite cool, take a closer look!

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