Caterpillar of the Elephant Hawk Moth showing it's false eyes

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The Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar showing eye spots to mimic a snake and deter predators

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Size: 3840px × 3840px
Location: North Dorset UK
Photo credit: © ALAN MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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