8 Spectacular Caterpillars That Look Like Snakes
Sphynx Moth Caterpillar
A yellow and brown caterpillar that looks like a snake
Andreas Kay / flickr
The photo above depicts Hemeroplanes triptolemus, Sphingidae, hailing from the Amazon rainforest near Puyo, Ecuador. "When disturbed, this larva of a sphinx moth expands and exposes the underside of the first body segments, mimicking a snake head with black eyes and even light reflections," explains photographer Andreas Kay. The glints of light in the eyes are masterful! It will also sometimes perform a striking action, like a snake, to deter predators such as lizards or birds.
A yellow and brown caterpillar that looks like a snake
Andreas Kay / flickr
The photo above depicts Hemeroplanes triptolemus, Sphingidae, hailing from the Amazon rainforest near Puyo, Ecuador. "When disturbed, this larva of a sphinx moth expands and exposes the underside of the first body segments, mimicking a snake head with black eyes and even light reflections," explains photographer Andreas Kay. The glints of light in the eyes are masterful! It will also sometimes perform a striking action, like a snake, to deter predators such as lizards or birds.
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24 November 2023
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