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Hi guys, great site you have, I’ve really enjoyed it! I thought you might like this pic of a Tiger Swallowtail cat taken from the predator’s perspective!!!
Peace and Blessings to All!!!
Cliff
Montreat , NC
Hi Cliff,
Awesome image. It is clearly understood how these eyespots, which are not real eyes, work as a protective device. The innocuous caterpillar take on the appearance of a large predatory reptile, easily startling and repelling any hungry bird that stumbles upon the tasty morsel.
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