21 Stunning Caterpillars That Won't Leave You Grossed Out But In Awe

Okay, let's face it - most bugs are icky and scary. That's a fact. However, these caterpillars are so breathtakingly stunning, it's nearly impossible to feel grossed out when looking at them. 

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    Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

    Plant
    via Pinterest
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  • 02

    Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

    Caterpillar
    via Pinterest
  • 03

    Dryandra Moth Caterpillar

    Caterpillar
    via Pinterest
  • 04

    Flannel Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
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  • 05

    Fruit-piercing Moth

    Water
    via Pinterest
  • 06

    Great Orange Tipped Caterpillar

    Invertebrate - ANZA
    via Pinterest
  • 07

    Hubbard's Silk Caterpillar

    Caterpillar
    via Pinterest
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  • 08

    Larva of an Archduke Butterfly

    Leaf
    via Pinterest
  • 09

    Machaon Caterpiller

    Insect - Omliila.com
    via Pinterest
  • 10

    Milkweed Tussock Moth

    Insect
    via Pinterest
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  • 11

    Monarch Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
  • 12

    Notodontid Moth Caterpillar

    Cynthia (subgenus)
    via Pinterest
  • 13

    Pine Processionary

    Caterpillar
    via Pinterest
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  • 14

    Saturniidae Moth Caterpillar

    Plant - O MarcO Fischer
    via Pinterest
  • 15

    Stinging Nettle Slug Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
  • 16

    Sycamore Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
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  • 17

    Tussock Moth Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
  • 18

    Wattle Cup Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
  • 19

    Spun Glass Slug Moth

    Leaf - igor siwanowicz
    via Pinterest
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  • 20

    Zebra Longwing Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest
  • 21

    Deathhead Hawk Moth Caterpillar

    Insect
    via Pinterest

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