I am known as an Io Moth
My spines serve multiple purposes
They repel some of my natural predators
And can painfully sting epidermises.
Very special thanks to today's guest photographer, Heather Elko.
Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/io_moth.htm
Photo © 2022 Heather Elko, text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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