The colourful caterpillars of the Mopane Emperor Moth can swarm in huge numbers when conditions are right. They can defoliate trees and are edible
The colourful caterpillars of the Mopane Emperor Moth can swarm in huge numbers when conditions are right. They can defoliate trees and are collected as food by locals
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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