Jewel Caterpillar
The Jewel Caterpillar looks like something from another planet. This Central American moth larva appears made of translucent, jelly-like beads in bright oranges and clear whites. Light passes through its body, creating an almost glowing effect in sunshine. The strange fleshy spines covering its body contain irritating compounds that deter predators. This bizarre beauty eventually transforms into a relatively plain brown moth, making its larval stage the most spectacular.