The caterpillar of the ObliquePeacock moth is a classic 'inchworm' or Looper. They have a distinctive style of locomotion giving them their name

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The caterpillar of the ObliquePeacock moth is a classic 'inchworm' or Looper. They have a distinctive style of locomotion as they lack legs in the central part of their body. Geometridae means 'earth-measurer'

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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