Does the last pic remind anyone else of the underside of a football boot?
February 18, 2008
Christine took these photos of a spitfire caterpillar (Lepidoptera sp.? Doratifera sp.?) in Sockton, NSW, Australia.
I'm having a hard time telling up from down, topside from underbelly, and left from right on this thing. I can't orient myself. But in the end, that doesn't matter. They're called spitfires for a reason. Not because they literally spit fire (that particular talent can be found in my 2-year-old daughter), but because those spines hurt if you brush against them.
You've got to love a big juicy grub that looks a bit like guano and then zaps you if you get too close. His intentions are very clear. He doesn't want to be bothered.
Thanks for the photo, Christine.
[Image] [Image][Image]
posted by Raging Wombat at 7:03 AM on Feb 13, 2008
6 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formAre those white lumps wasp eggs?
February 13, 2008
I wouldn't bother this little guy if you paid me! I'm not sure what those white lumps are either, but they sure do add to the ugly element.
February 13, 2008
Gee . . . I feel much better now, thanks. Maybe I will go without makeup today! ;-)
February 14, 2008
It looks like a bus designed by Jim Woodring.
February 14, 2008
That's a very good question, Jenn. They might be.
February 14, 2008
Does the last pic remind anyone else of the underside of a football boot?
February 18, 2008