Common Birdwing caterpillar

[Papilio]

:bigeyes: Outstanding shot of the caterpillar!

Scary looking critter, isn't it? Actually it's quite safe to touch it. Won't harm you, but don't take my word for it... :bsmilie: :sweat:

 

[BobCheong]

Scary looking critter, isn't it? Actually it's quite safe to touch it. Won't harm you, but don't take my word for it... :bsmilie: :sweat:

Ye wont harm you if you are already infected with butt flu... otherwise... you'll become the latest victim!

 

[megaweb]

wah so ugly but looks beautifully

Papilio , you have captured the best angle of this beauty ..

 

[Papilio]

wah so ugly but looks beautifully

Papilio , you have captured the best angle of this beauty ..

Thanks. Hey, megaweb, where've you been these past few outings? Wanna join us again this coming weekend?

 

[Papilio]

:bigeyes: Outstanding shot of the caterpillar!

Yes, Jason nailed the big fat one. May seem more than a mouthful for a bird, but fortunately, these guys are impalatable to birds cos of the toxins ingested from their host plant. They're quite safe from winged predators.

However, they're not so lucky when it comes to the Changeable Lizards and Kerengga ants. I've seen these fire ants polish off a poor cat at AH recently. :cry: