Angled Sunbeam larva uses adorable pom-pom defense to escape predators

The Angled Sunbeam larva has an unusual defense mechanism. When it feels threatened, this larva extends two small, wiggling sprouts from its head. They look like dandelions, or little pom-poms.
This is the cutest defense mechanism I've seen. This curious adaptation works as a distraction to potential predators. — Read the rest
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