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The Caterpillar of the Elephant Hawk-Moth. 



[Harold Bastin. 



W !un full grown this caterpillar has a remarkably snake-like aspect when only half its length is visible. The fine black marks upon the green 

 or brown skin produce the effect of scales, and the large black and white marks a little behind the head look like staring eyes. By drawing 

 in Its head the eye-spot segments arc made to bulge and the creature to appear truly ferocious. There can be little doubt that this aspect, 

 assumed at will, seryes to warn off enemies. About twice the actual size. 



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