Weird & Wilder: Craziest Looking Caterpillars!

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word 'caterpillar'? Well... most of us will think of it as something that is small and resembles a worm, and it is slimy, wiggly, or even hairy, right?

Or maybe we visualise the cute and lovely caterpillars we have in Starlight & Flutter...

The following photographs that I am about to share with you may just destroy your mental image of a caterpillar!

Here are the 5 craziest looking caterpillars based on their aesthetics. You can click on the image to enlarge it for a closer look... if you dare lols. xD

1. Pink Underwing Moth Caterpillar

Source: Daily Mail Online
Photographed by Lui Weber

2. Lobster Moth Caterpillar

Source: Sinobug
Photographed by itchydogimages

3. Tailed Emperor Butterfly Caterpillar

Source: Lolwot
Photographed by Gabrielle Lees

4. Puss Moth Caterpillar

Source: Greenamajigger on Chicagonow
Posted by Jack Kieffer

5. Pale Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Source: Listverse
Posted by Andrew Handley

The last caterpillar looks a baby popped right out of Alien vs. Predators! Urghhh~

Weird & Wilder is a mini series dedicated to exploring the strangest facts about moths and butterflies. Who would ever again think that moths are boring? Check out the entire series here!

Happy Starry Fluttering~! ♥

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