Interesting.... I was thinking if it is just to give illusion of a lager size of the caterpillar to avoid predators !! I also read somewhere there by coming together in one place they are able to increase their body temperature, which inturn helps in digestion. Great observation mam !! Pankaj
On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 12:44 AM, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote: > Interesting! > > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On 16 October 2013 18:45, Shrikant Ingalhalikar > <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Dear Neil ji, this is Poecilotheria regalis female at Phansad. Who is >> mimicking whom is an individual perception, this is mine. There can be a >> congregation of caterpillars that may show even the correct number of legs. >> Regards >> >> >> On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 8:32:25 AM UTC+5:30, Neil wrote: >>> >>> Hi Mr.Ingalhalikar, >>> Interesting observation. Poecilotheria regalis [Yellow Thigh Spider] >>> is a Mygalomorph / Cat-legged spider belonging to the Family >>> Theraphosidae.It is an arboreal tarantula possibly the only one known to >>> live socially and is extremely venemous. Have seen them in Matheran & >>> Phansad. They have also been reported from the Borivali N.P. & Karnala. >>> Have not encountered them [or any other species of tarantula] in >>> Shahapur and all my photographs have been taken on my property here, so am >>> not too sure whether they are in fact mimicking only this particular >>> tarantula, but will keep it in mind. >>> Sending a few more photographs. >>> With regards, >>> Neil Soares. >>> >>> From: Shrikant Ingalhalikar <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Cc: Neil Soares <[email protected]>; Navendu Page <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:49 AM >>> Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:170419] insect behavier >>> >>> The arrangement of caterpillars creates an impression of a giant tree >>> dwelling Yellow Thigh Spider (Tarantula) of Mygalomorph group, which scares >>> away the predators of these caterpillars. Very interesting observation. >>> Regards >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 12:04:38 AM UTC+5:30, Ushaprabha wrote: >>> >>> Thanku Neil-ji. >>> >>> >>> On 15 October 2013 23:34, Neil Soares <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> These are Arctiid Moth caterpillars. Some caterpillars of this group are >>> referred to as 'Woolly Bears'. They are often encountered along forest paths >>> hanging from silken threads and have irritating hair which on contact can >>> inflict a nasty rash. As seen here the caterpillars live together during >>> their early instars as this grouping together acts as a deterrent to >>> predators. >>> Sending a few photographs. [Will send some more later when I find >>> them]. >>> With regards, >>> Neil Soares. >>> >>> From: ushaprabha page <[email protected]> >>> To: indiantreepix <indian...@googlegroups. com>; Navendu Page >>> <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 9:38 PM >>> Subject: [efloraofindia:170419] insect behavier >>> >>> Feasting on the leaf of Labarnum ? >>> will somebody explain this phenomena? >>> >>> ushaprabha >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "efloraofindia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to indiantreepi...@ googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] . >>> >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/indiantreepix. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/ groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "efloraofindia" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *********************************************************** Pankaj Kumar, Ph.D. IUCN-SSC Orchid Specialist Group Asia Office: Conservation Officer Orchid Conservation Section Flora Conservation Department Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Corporation Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. 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