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A caterpillar of the spurge hawk moth (Hyles euphorbiae), photographed in the Scrivia riverbed, in Novi Ligure, Piedmont, Italy. The larvae of this Europiean hawk moth eat the leaves and bracts of the leafy spurge (Euphorbia virgata), which gives the species its common name.
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The image of a caterpillar smoking a hookah is an iconic and whimsical scene from Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” In the story, Alice encounters a hookah-smoking caterpillar sitting on a mushroom while calmly blowing smoke rings. This surreal encounter adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of Wonderland, where logic and reality are often turned upside down. The caterpillar’s relaxed demeanor and cryptic remarks, such as “Who are you?” and “Keep your temper,” add to the sense of wonder and intrigue surrounding this enigmatic character.
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