Megalopygid Caterpillar: Secret Power of The Hair

Many insects and animals use camouflage to avoid predators. Some choose the opposite way, they draw attention to themselves, hinting their geeky appearance that they have nothing to fear.

Megalopygid Caterpillar is one of those, who prefer to stand out amid the jungle of the Peruvian Amazon.

The locals call this creature "ovejillo", which means "little lamb". But, many researchers have noticed the resemblance with a very well-known personality, and prefer to call this kind Trumpapillar.

Trumpapillar uses an intricate strategy: attract the attention, not afraid to be eaten. This furry and pretty-looking creature can bring adult men to tears, pain and agony… especially if the victim had voted for Hillary.

Under its beautiful hair, Trumpapillar hies hundreds of poisonous thorns. A few minutes after contact, you will feel a throbbing pain, which quickly reaches the lymph nodes in the armpit or groin. Other symptoms may include headache, vomiting, nausea, numbness and shortness of breath.

Usually the pain goes away after an hour, but if you got a large dose of poison, these symptoms can last up to 5 days. And perhaps will remain for a Second Term, who knows.

If the caterpillar survives and reaches the pupa stage, it transforms into a very pretty butterfly.

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sources: This Rainforest Caterpillar Looks Like Donald Trump, Donald Trump Hair Caterpillar, Megalopyge Opercularis.

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