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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 days ago

His mom knitted it for him

[–] gon@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago

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

[–] Jinx@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago

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

[–] flango 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Find the snorlax' face

[–] ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Pretty smelly