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How Nature Says..."Don't Touch!"

© Bob Cammarata

How Nature Says..."Don't Touch!"

Uploaded: September 22, 2009

Description


The needle-sharp spines of the Saddleback Caterpillar (Acharia stimulea)secrete an irritating venom similar to a bee sting.

Micro-Nikkor 105 mm, PB-4 Bellows



Comments

Michelle Alton September 22, 2009

Wow...who knew? Looks so much like a piece of candy! An amazing capture. #1183247

Tess L. Yee September 22, 2009

Great macro capture of this very unique critter, Bob. #7969801

Bob Cammarata September 22, 2009

Thanks Michelle and Tess for your comments.

This colorful critter does appear almost unreal and a bit too "tasty" for its own good but its defenses are formidable and effective.

Bob #7972047


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