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A close-up of a spiky caterpillar with orange markings
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A close-up of a spiky caterpillar with orange markings

The orange protruberance is a warning signal. The organ is called an osmeterium. Macro photo of a Cairns Birdwing Butterfly caterpillar.

A map markerCairns Botanic Gardens., Collins Avenue, Edge Hill QLD, Australia
Calendar outlinedPublished on January 14, 2026 (UTC)CameraSafetyFree to use under the Unsplash License
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