Just Throw Something On and Go~ Camouflaged Looper Caterpillar of the Southern Emerald Moth (Synchlora frondaria)
Ever had one of those moments when you needed to quickly run to the store for just one item and decided to just throw some clothes on regardless of how sloppy you looked? Of course, that's always when you run into acquaintances you hadn't seen in years...lol
Anyhow, I always think of that when I come across one of these tiny Camouflaged Looper caterpillars...they attach bits of flower petals, leaves, sticks, and other debris to themselves as they go along, making for some unique camo! Amazingly, their bodies also assume the color of whatever host plant they're feeding on!
See below for some archived examples...
Just Throw Something On and Go~ Camouflaged Looper Caterpillar of the Southern Emerald Moth (Synchlora frondaria)
Ever had one of those moments when you needed to quickly run to the store for just one item and decided to just throw some clothes on regardless of how sloppy you looked? Of course, that's always when you run into acquaintances you hadn't seen in years...lol
Anyhow, I always think of that when I come across one of these tiny Camouflaged Looper caterpillars...they attach bits of flower petals, leaves, sticks, and other debris to themselves as they go along, making for some unique camo! Amazingly, their bodies also assume the color of whatever host plant they're feeding on!
See below for some archived examples...