Creature 342: Harrisimemna trisignata

Taking headbutting to a new level.

Harrisimemna trisignata is a moth commonly called Harris' three spot caterpillar or Harris' three spot moth.

The juvenile has found a pretty innovative use for the head from their previous malts. Instead of discarding them like most caterpillars would, they hang onto them and use them as a weapon.

Distribution:
The species is found across the east and center of North America.

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Harrisimemna
Species: Harrisimemna trisignata

Image Links:

http://beetleboybioblog.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/top-5-strangest-caterpillars.html

https://featuredcreature.com/meet-the-ugly-caterpillar-that-uses-old-dead-heads-as-weapons-and-cant-tell-its-butt-from-its-head/