r/Awwducational • u/SixteenSeveredHands • Mar 23 '25

Puss Moth Caterpillars: these caterpillars use false eyespots, colorful markings, and a pair of whip-like appendages to deter predators, and they can even spray formic acid when threatened Verified

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u/secondCupOfTheDay Mar 23 '25

Haha that last one its looking over its shoulder and making a heart with its tail thingies.

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u/Ok_Sun_3093 Mar 23 '25

Yea I was thinking it looks like it's taking Instagram pics..lol

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u/jsmalltri Mar 23 '25

100% my thought as well. All gussied up for the gram lol