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submitted 3 months ago by ickplant@lemmy.world to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

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With bold patterns and vibrant colors, the Picasso Bug (Sphaerocoris annulus) looks like it walked right out of a painting.

Native to tropical Africa, this tiny shield-backed bug uses its dazzling design to warn predators: "I'm toxic, don't touch me!"

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[-] P1k1e@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago

His mom knitted it for him

[-] gon@lemm.ee 8 points 3 months ago

Wow, this is so beautiful! :D Thank you for sharing!

[-] Jinx@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 months ago

“Warn predators I’m toxic”? More like delicious white chocolate candy 😂

[-] flango@lemmy.eco.br 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Find the snorlax' face

[-] ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Pretty smelly

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