Hairy caterpillars. Group of baby caterpillars feeding on a leaf. Caterpillars are the larva of moths and butterflies (order Lepidoptera). Many have long hairs (setae) covering their bodies that act as a defence mechanism. The hairs often have detachable tips that will irritate would-be predators by lodging in the skin or mucous membranes. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Yeo, Melvyn |
Bildgröße: | 5199 px × 3466 px |
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