Mimicry in my potted garden

Mimicking a bird dropping.

Feasting on a citrus leaf. 

Undisturbed because of its looks.

Would you transform yourself to look like a bird dropping to survive? This caterpillar just did. A smart survival tactic. By doing so, my potted garden visitor just protected itself from being disturb while eating the leaves of my citrus seedling. Who will dare touch a bird dropping?

Photos: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines