Morpho butterfly caterpillar
OK, this one isn’t a rare species, but it’s got a vibe. This is the caterpillar of a morpho butterfly, but I’m starting a petition to get its name changed to “Spencer’s Gift caterpillar” because look at that neon green and those shocking pink hairs. It truly looks like this guy has an embarrassing middle-school mohawk that he’s heading to the mall to show off.
When these guys grow up, they turn into bright blue butterflies. Their color makes them frequently sought after by tourists and collectors who have spotted them. But the caterpillar had never been documented by scientists until now.
