SPINE CHILLING INSECTS

BRAHMIN MOTH CATERPILLAR (BHUTAN)

Probably one of the more terrifying caterpillars on the planet, these

guys have a very effective defence mechanism.

WHITE ERMINE (EURASIA)

These poisonous moths inhabit much of Europe and Asia.

SILKWORM CATERPILLAR (NORTHERN CHINA, KOREA,

JAPAN, INDIA AND FAR THE EASTERN REGIONS OF RUSSIA)

Bred for thousands of years to produce silk, these are strictly domestic

caterpillars and their reproduction does not take place in the wild.

JAPANESE GIANT HORNET (JAPAN)

In Japan it is hard for bee farmers because the Japanese Giant Hornet

considers bees to be among its favourite delicacies.

BROWN SULAWESI PLUME MOTH (INDONESIA)

With only 3 plumes, this plume moth doesn’t do the species justice.

Some can have up to 20.

DEVIL’S FLOWER MANTIS (ETHIOPIA, KENYA, MALAWI,

SOMALIA, TANZANIA, AND UGANDA)

These mantis’s follow a policy of aggressive mimicry. Their behaviour

varies but typically they climb a plant and stay still on the flower

until their prey comes by.

BRAZILIAN TREEHOPPER (BRAZIL)

Closely related to thorn bugs, these guys have much more

than just a thorn growing out of their head.

GIANT WETA (NEW ZEALAND)

Endemic to New Zealand, in 2011 a Weta was found that

weighed 71 grams.