Some caterpillars are poisonous to humans and to predators. These caterpillars get their toxicity from the plants they eat. Generally, the brightly colored are poisonous; their color is a reminder to predators about their toxicity.
Wattle Cup Caterpillar (Calcarifera ordinata)
It is certainly a beauty to admire but be careful because it does have a sting that is painful. This cute little fellow likes roses, acacias and palms. As it turns to maturity it will transform into a brown/cream moth. The sting has been described as “worse than 3 wasp stings”.
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