A common insect found in a range of habitats
The hairs on this caterpillar are for defence, they irritate predators throats so they are difficult to eat, they may also cause skin problems in humans if handled.
Size: 2430px × 3247px
Location: 2 Lon Las Cefni Cycleway, Llangefni LL77 7PQ, UK
Photo credit: © Jim Clark / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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