Latoia latistriga
| Latin name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Latoia latistriga | Dec 21, 2024 | Aceh Besar, Aceh, Indonesia |
Hi friends of the #NatureObserver Community wherever you are, good morning and I hope you are always enthusiastic in looking for objects of observation.
This time I found an interesting larva, the color and spines growing on its body really caught my attention. However, you have to be careful, friends, I have been exposed to thorns or hairs that grow on the bodies of these larvae and it turns out they can cause extraordinary itching. I don't know if all the thorns or feathers cause itching, but there's no harm in being careful.
| Link To Original Community | ||
|---|---|---|
| https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/256946251 | ||
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
| =5.45783 | =95.38919 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.4594608949&mlon=95.3891449794#map=12/5.4595/95.3891 |
| Photographer | @dzaky12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Insect | |
| Camera | Smartphone | |
| Flash Light | Off | |
| Location | Aceh |
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Very nice observation, but as you say, some can defend themselves well. I think it's mainly to avoid being eaten by a bird or a hedgehog.
True as you said @birdwatcher, I think that's one way for the larvae to avoid predators.