Big Bad Voodoo Posted August 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2013 http://io9.com/a-guide-to-the-ravenous-hellbeast-that-is-the-carnivoro-1032957256 It's been said that the path to overcoming fear is paved with understanding. Normally I'd agree – but when it comes to Hawaii's carnivorous caterpillars, I find myself second-guessing the maxim. Because THESE CATERPILLARS EAT LIVING FLESH. Here's how evolution played this cruel joke on us all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted August 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The Hellbeast is a caterpillar? Am kinda disappointed, Melo. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted August 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I thought this was going to be about my ex-wife... Then I saw the pic and ... IT WAS!!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted August 19, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The Hellbeast is a caterpillar? Am kinda disappointed, Melo. You are not bound to like anything but imagine you are fly,bee,ant.. I thought this was going to be about my ex-wife... Then I saw the pic and ... IT WAS!!!! She did grab you like that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted August 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yes, it looks like a terrible claw descending onto the poor old fly. But this is just nature at work. For something to live, something else has to die. It's just the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted August 19, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yes, it looks like a terrible claw descending onto the poor old fly. But this is just nature at work. For something to live, something else has to die. It's just the way it is. Yes but this thing is awfull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted August 19, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yes but this thing is awfull. Well, maybe if it wasn't capturing a meal, and was just wiggling around as caterpillars do, you might actually grow quite fond of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted August 19, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Well, maybe if it wasn't capturing a meal, and was just wiggling around as caterpillars do, you might actually grow quite fond of it? Perhaps, this is vicious animal. Tricky and ugly...definition of demon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted August 19, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Perhaps, this is vicious animal. Tricky and ugly...definition of demon. Okay, I know what you mean. And it's true; life is quite ugly sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted August 19, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I read somewhere that if there were no predators of the common housefly.. A single pair would produce enough offspring (and their generations) to make a mound 15 feet deep roughly the size of Germany in one year... So to this ugly little catepillar I say... "Chow down!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted August 19, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Perhaps, Hell BUG, would have been more apropos as a title. Beast tends to make one envision a larger, more ferocious creature and not one you can swat with your shoe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted August 19, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a fly, fgs! Good on the caterpillar, is what I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted August 19, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a fly, fgs! Good on the caterpillar, is what I say. No doubt! It's a marvelous shot, none the less! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy Demon Posted August 19, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Perhaps, this is vicious animal. Tricky and ugly...definition of demon. By our standards some would call it that but nature is that way. To us it may seem cruel but to the caterpillar it is just trying to survive. Still, that is pretty amazing. Thanks for posting that. We learn something new about the real world every day. I am thankful for science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted August 19, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a far cry from this one http://en.wikipedia....gry_Caterpillar 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy Demon Posted August 19, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's a far cry from this one http://en.wikipedia....gry_Caterpillar That's one hungry little guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtlehorsesnake Posted August 19, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 19, 2013 yeah, the sequel "the very hungry caterpillar: hellbeast on earth" was not very well recieved. it didn't emerge as a beautiful butterfly in that one, let me tell you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brlesq1 Posted August 20, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Gave me the shivers, it did. But considering how much I detest insects, I'm rooting for the caterpillar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoff Posted August 20, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) http://io9.com/a-guide-to-the-ravenous-hellbeast-that-is-the-carnivoro-1032957256 It's been said that the path to overcoming fear is paved with understanding. Normally I'd agree – but when it comes to Hawaii's carnivorous caterpillars, I find myself second-guessing the maxim. Because THESE CATERPILLARS EAT LIVING FLESH. Here's how evolution played this cruel joke on us all. It's amazing to think what giant hellbeasts could be discovered in the near future. A potential big shock for us all could be waiting out there. Edited August 20, 2013 by NatureBoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted August 20, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Is the mother it becomes carnivorous? That's pretty creepy for a catapillar. It would make an excellent huge monster in a horror movie I say we call it, THE ANGRY INCH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted August 20, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2013 It's amazing to think what giant hellbeasts could be discovered in the near future. A potential big shock for us all could be waiting out there. Especially if one is considering marriage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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