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White-spotted Puffer Caterpillar
Phyllodes imperialis
The white-spotted puffer caterpillar is the larval stage of the Imperial Fruit-sucking Moth (Phyllodes imperialis), known for its unusual and striking appearance. This caterpillar is famous for its mimicry, featuring prominent white spots and a swollen, puffy body that closely r…
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- Despite its snake-like appearance, the white-spotted puffer caterpillar is completely harmless and survives solely by eating leaves.
- The white-spotted puffer caterpillar inflates its anterior body segments to mimic a snake, complete with false eyes and a defensive posture. Its coloration and behavior are considered some of the most advanced examples of mimicry among caterpillars. When threatened, it can rear up and even strike like a snake to deter predators.
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