Caterpillars are often camouflaged in such a way that they match their background, or they may look like something other than a caterpillar.
A giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) caterpillar
whose coloration resembles bird feces.
Why do some caterpillars have such funny colors?
A giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) caterpillar
whose coloration resembles bird feces.
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