Adult butterflies/moths (Lepidoptera) and their caterpillars
Lepidopteran insects (butterflies and moths) undergo complete metamorphosis, with larvae dissimilar to the imago. In this collection, the caterpillar is shown first, followed by the adult.

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Adult butterflies/moths (Lepidoptera) and their caterpillars
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Deilephila elpenor (L.) Elephant Hawk-moth
Lepidoptera, Sphingidae
Polska, Podlaskie, Biebrzański Park Narodowy.
8/6/2012
TE045'03-120806031'JJK
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Example of automimicry (= intraspecific mimicry): false large eyes of the caterpillar making strong warning to predators.