The family of Geometrid Moths are medium sized and cryptically marked. The caterpillar of the Oblique Peacock is superbly marked to mimic a twig

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The family of Geometrid Moths are medium sized and cryptically marked. The caterpillar of the Oblique Peacock is superbly marked to mimic a twig and avoid detection by predators.

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Size: 6200px × 4243px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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