by Some animals naturally develop camouflage in order to make themselves harder to spot by predators, but some are much better than others, and some blend into their natural surroundings perfectly.
The Common Baron Caterpillar (Euthalia aconthea), a critter native to India and Southeast Asia, fits in the latter category.
It has evolved to blend into its preferred background so well that it is nearly impossible to see.
Seen by itself, the common baron caterpillar doesn’t look all that impressive.
If anything, the branch-like extensions on its legs just look weird.
But seeing it in its natural habitat, perfectly aligned with the stem of large mango leaves (its favorite food) is a whole different story.
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The Common Baron Caterpillar (Euthalia aconthea), a critter native to India and Southeast Asia, fits in the latter category.
It has evolved to blend into its preferred background so well that it is nearly impossible to see.
Seen by itself, the common baron caterpillar doesn’t look all that impressive.
If anything, the branch-like extensions on its legs just look weird.
But seeing it in its natural habitat, perfectly aligned with the stem of large mango leaves (its favorite food) is a whole different story.
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