This is a nearly fully grown caterpillar of the lobster moth (Stauropus fagi) in a defensive pose. These caterpillars have an unusual, crustacean-like appearance, with segmented thoracic legs, the ...

This is the caterpillar of a Hearsey’s owl moth (Brahmaea hearseyi) as it rears up to make itself look bigger and display its eyespots to potential predators. You can see its head (1) curled downward, ...

For example, the eyespots of the elephant hawkmoth caterpillar are thought to make it look like a more intimidating animal. Like other insects, caterpillars have six proper legs. They are attached to ...

Photograph of an Attacus atlas caterpillar depicting the differences between the thoracic legs, which are uniramous (have one branch) and end in a single claw, and the prolegs, which are fleshy ...