Animals on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
It pays off to closely examine leaves and tree barks: many fascinating little creatures are masters of disguise and blend with their surroundings.
The vivid colors and brushes of these caterpillars warn predators that they are poisonous
The spikes of the Io moth caterpillar shown on the left picture are painful to the touch. Just brushing against them gives a sensation similar to nettles plants.
See also: -> Caterpillars become Butterflies