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Animal India - Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Arctiinae
Tiger Moth (Arctiinae) Fuzzy Hairy Caterpillar Is On The Basil Plant Branch At Tehatta, West Bengal, India On 25/12/2023. The Caterpillars' Defense System At The Tip Of Each Defensive Hair Is A Microscopic Barb With A Weakened Ring At The Base, Allowing The Barb To Easily Break Off In The Skin Of Any Animal That Grabs Onto Them Can Be A Cause Of Lepidopterism (a Disease Caused By The Urticating Scales And Toxic Fluids Of Adult Moths, Butterflies Or Its Caterpillars). (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #10876640 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Tiger Moth
Arctiinae
Fuzzy Caterpillar
Hairy Caterpillar
Basil Plant
Branch
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
25/12/2023
Caterpillars' Defense System
Defensive Hair
Microscopic Barb
Weakened Ring
Break Off
Skin
Animal Defense
Lepidopterism
Urticating Scales
Toxic Fluids
Adult Moths
Butterflies
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
Caterpillar Defense Mechanism
Insect-Plant Interaction
Insect Defense
Caterpillar Irritation
Entomology
Toxic Caterpillars
Moth Caterpillars
Insect Photography
Ecological Adaptation
Insect Toxins
Dermatitis
Plant-Insect Relationship
Caterpillar Allergens.
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