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Lemurs, Madagascar
Photo: Stephen Alvarez
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The Clint Eastwood of caterpillars.
Some people look at caterpillars and see creepy crawlers. Others, like biologist Dave Wagner, look at caterpillars and see gorgeous creatures that play an essential role in nature’s biodiversity.
Wagner says caterpillars that are bright reds, yellows or oranges in color are trouble:
“These are the Clint Eastwood caterpillars. Basically you’re a bad dude, and you’re trying to advertise to any would-be predator that perhaps you’d be better off looking elsewhere for a meal.”