Found this little guy resting on my patio last night….
Euclea delphinii belongs to the Limacodidae Family of moths; it’s called the ‘slug caterpillar’ because of the sluggish way that it moves and its overall rounded appearance.
It also has stinging hairs (i.e. urticating).
VELVET WORM!!!one!
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It's beautiful!
Velvet worm…
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But isn’t it obvious that this particular species has gotten half of its genome from a mollusk? Remember, it’s a ‘slug’ caterpillar!
excellent shot
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