Why the different coloration?

4 years 6 months ago #661031 by Screamin Scott
This is the same species of caterpillar (Rose Slug) that has different coloration. I have yet to find out why. One was taken last year, the other this year...

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Rose Slug Caterpillar by Scott , on Flickr

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Stacked Rose Slug Caterpillar by Scott , on Flickr

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4 years 6 months ago #661061 by stevendillonphoto
They both look like they would cause pain. Love the designs they have though.


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4 years 6 months ago #661067 by Screamin Scott
Oh, they are venomous... Not the most venomous but venomous nonetheless

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4 years 6 months ago #661083 by Nikon Shooter
Could be a case of dimorphism?

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4 years 6 months ago #661427 by Sarit Kevesh
Beautiful  to look at but dangerous to touch. 


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4 years 6 months ago #661860 by Jack Mason
Genetics? Nice details fort he shots! 


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4 years 6 months ago #661993 by Jin Hyuk Kwon
I believe so too! 


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