What was that bizarre balloon-spangled creature?
It's the larva of a Theope butterfly in the family Riodinidae. Here is the full photo, from Panama:
Theope, tended by Azteca velox
An infinite number of highly valuable Myrmecos Points(â¢) go to commentator JasonC, who not only identified the larva but researched the function of the balloons.
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Gorgeous shot, Alex! And what an intriguing beast it is.
Great Job Jason! I love you!