These Incredible Caterpillars Prove How Cool Nature Really Is.
Butterflies were the inspiration behind artists, musicians, and authors for centuries. Similar to a phoenix rising from its ashes, the journey each butterfly undertakes during its metamorphosis into a beautiful creature is the perfect parallel to countless stories. Unlike the phoenix, there’s nothing fantasy about these fantastic transformations.
Along with moths, these creatures can sometimes be more breathtaking while in their caterpillar state. These amazing photos show the vibrant colors and natural beauty found in such a small specimen.
1.) Io Moth
2.) Spicebush Swallowtail
3.) Cecropia
4.) Pipevine Swallowtail
5.) Acharia Stimulea
6.) Glass Winged Butterfly
7.) Black Swallowtail
8.) Acraga Coa
9.) Polyura Sempronius
10.) Attacus Atlas
11.) Phobetron Pithecium
12.) Cerura Vinula
13.) Flannel Moth
14.) Blue Morpho
15.) Isochaetes Beutenmuelleri
16.) Brahmin Moth
17.) Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth
18.) Isa Textula
19.) Spotted Apatelodes
(via Bored Panda.)
These beautiful creatures are a great reminder to keep an eye out for the little things in life. You might be missing out on something truly gorgeous.
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