A stinging slug moth caterpillar, the pretty colors warn potential predators to stay away as the caterpillar packs a painful sting.

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Size: 4911px × 3278px
Location: Tarapoto, Peru
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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