The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
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The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spins are hollow and connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spins are hollow and connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on it's back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on its back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
The saddleback caterpillar is about an inch long, has a purplish-brown body with a green saddle shape on its back, and has poisonous spines on four large projections (tubercles) and many smaller ones that stick out from the sides of its body. The poisonous spines are hollow and are connected to poison glands.
![Image: Leafcutter Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/Trachusa_zebratum.jpg?itok=9S16MlMs)
This native leafcutter bee, Trachusa zebratum, is a solitary bee species associated with sandy soils where the female builds her own nest to lay her eggs in.
This native leafcutter bee, Trachusa zebratum, is a solitary bee species associated with sandy soils where the female builds her own nest to lay her eggs in.
Scenic view taken from a boat of mountains and coast in Khao Sok National Park.
Scenic view taken from a boat of mountains and coast in Khao Sok National Park.
Sheer cliffs covered in vegetation encircling a lentic body of water.
Sheer cliffs covered in vegetation encircling a lentic body of water.
View of coniferous forests covering the mountainside.
View of coniferous forests covering the mountainside.
Sheer cliffs covered in vegetation encircling a lentic body of water.
Sheer cliffs covered in vegetation encircling a lentic body of water.
Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Other landforms can be seen behind, covered in vegetation.
Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Other landforms can be seen behind, covered in vegetation.
This photograph highlights the grandeur of the mountains and plains. The group of trees in the left foreground is part of a larger forest.
This photograph highlights the grandeur of the mountains and plains. The group of trees in the left foreground is part of a larger forest.
Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.
Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.
Snake River with view of hovering clouds, trees and mountains in background.
Snake River with view of hovering clouds, trees and mountains in background.
Vegetation along bank of Snake River with view of treeline and hovering clouds.
Vegetation along bank of Snake River with view of treeline and hovering clouds.
Small waterfall at base of hill lined with trees and foliage alongside stream.
Small waterfall at base of hill lined with trees and foliage alongside stream.
View of Mu Ko Thong (Marine) National Park.
View of Mu Ko Thong (Marine) National Park.
View of Mu Ko Thong (Marine) National Park.
View of Mu Ko Thong (Marine) National Park.
View of Snake River with mountains in background and clouds overhead.
View of Snake River with mountains in background and clouds overhead.
View of Snake River winding through trees with mountains in background.
View of Snake River winding through trees with mountains in background.
Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.
Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.
A river reflects the conifers and mountains beside it.
A river reflects the conifers and mountains beside it.