That is an amazing 'pillar. You have to wonder what sort of advantage those "spikes" really are. I want to learn more about this species. :)
June 09, 2007
Bonnie-Ann's parents found this caterpillar in their parrots' aviary. The birds were far from happy at its presence.
Little did they know at the time that they were dealing with a hickory horned devil! These larvae grow to be 5" long, and can take anywhere from 11 to 23 months to pupate! But those spines are harmless, much like the ones I have strapped to my back to ward off solicitors.
Thanks for the link, Bonnie-Ann Black.
Photo source: NCSU [Image]
posted by Raging Wombat at 12:16 PM on Jun 2, 2007
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Close this window Jump to comment formWow! What a beast! I found this picture of an adult - http://www.stephencresswell.com/s/citheronia.html
June 05, 2007
Wow. That is huge.
June 06, 2007
That is an amazing 'pillar. You have to wonder what sort of advantage those "spikes" really are. I want to learn more about this species. :)
June 09, 2007