This tortoise beetle larva looks like a real life Pokemon. Its bizarre, branch-like tail looks heavier than its body. A commenter mentioned that it looks like a combination of a centipede, turtle, peacock, and bug, which is spot on.
All I can say is that I’m glad these things are tiny. Can you imagine if these creatures were as big as dogs? I’d never leave my house again. I’m amazed that the person in the video was brave enough to hold it.
From Instagram:
“Have you ever seen a tortoise beetle larva before? Javier Aznar @javier_aznar_photography encountered one in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.”
