![]() Self-defenseĬaterpillars with setae connected to venom glands rely on this trait to become untasteful and even cause an allergic reaction in predators. It’s not rare for caterpillars to have spikes in different colors for a contrasting appearance.Ī few types of rare caterpillars also have venomous spikes which they use directly on predators as a passive self-defense method. Some types of predators such as birds avoid these caterpillars due to their spikes. ![]() ![]() ![]() While these spikes can be fleshy, they might be soft and bend when touched. Some caterpillars have spiked as they want to appear dangerous to predators. ![]()
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