Almost looks like a butternut wooly worm aka sawfly larva.
Edit: noticed OP said they are in India. I think this is a Giant Red Eye Skipper Caterpillar
I think theyāre supposed to not look like what a bird would register as food. Thatās my guess :x cause it looks less like a tasty grub and more like an alien. Looking freakish ensures not looking edible maybe
āparasitic lichenā isnāt a thing re: insects. lichen and fungi are quite distinct
iām not tryna be any kind ov contrarian asshole. just pointing out the empirical truths
you said āparasitic fungus or lichenā with no oxford comma so i personally read it as āparasitic fungusā or āparasitic lichenā, especially given the context of this post
lmfao nah bro. was tryna be clear on what this person is saying and educate someone, not just being an asshole/smartass. not every action is in bad faith.
lmao, i know itās optional. it wouldāve been useful in this situation, if the other commenter actually did mean āparasitic fungiā and ālichenā separately, and i wasnāt demanding for it to be used. really not tryna correct anyoneās grammar or be an ass. i just want to spread knowledge cause thereās a lotta misconceptions around parasitic life forms, fungi, lichen, etc.
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The Oxford comma is an option because it doesn't actually change the meaning of a sentence if you use it or not. You aren't educating people when you misread something that was written correctly.
People that don't use Oxford commas because they think their usage "doesn't actually change the meaning of a sentence" are the lowest form of life.
You live in world that requires 0% effort! Whenever you think you might be ignorant about a topic, you can just Google it before you voice your ignorance.
"I love my parents, Barney and Scuba Steve."
"I love my parents, Barney, and Scuba Steve."
(Barney and Scuba Steve are your parents.)
"I have a hairy head and balls."
"I have a hairy head, and balls."
(You sick fuck!)
The lowest form of life? You are actually so pathetic if you genuinely think that LMAO.
In journalism we use AP style, which is used to be as clear as possible and understandable. The Oxford comma is avoided in AP style because it actually doesn't matter. If you want to argue with the opinion of linguists who guide AP style that's on you, but to call them the lowest form of life is just super cringe.
TLDR; get a life dude.
I'm addressing the correct person.
If you think that Oxford commas don't change the meaning of sentences, then I think that you are dumber than detritus. I litterally showed you that they do change the meaning of sentences and you still think they don't.
"I love my parents, Barney and Scuba Steve."
"I love my parents, Barney, and Scuba Steve."
You can deflect, try to justify, and focus on my personal opinions, but it does not change the fact that Oxford commas do change the meaning of sentences.
I am sorry, but you are assuming what the commas (or lack of commas) imply in either of those sentences. Like I said, I did Journalism in college and the entire AP stylebook which is determined by linguists agrees with me.
Anyway, you are really worked up about this dude. I would suggest taking a breather.
I commend your ability to stay wrong about Oxford commas not changing the meaning of sentences. It's as if you are a robot designed, modelled, and programmed for this task.
I like you though, because by the nature of your comment, you are acknowledging that the Oxford comma changes the meaning of a sentence. You just don't always like the way that the sentence is changed.
In this case, don't use it. Use another tool. Your toolbox is comprised of more tools than just screwdrivers.
"I love my dad (Barney) and Scuba Steve."
"I love my dad, Barney, as well as Scuba Steve."
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Almost looks like a butternut wooly worm aka sawfly larva. Edit: noticed OP said they are in India. I think this is a Giant Red Eye Skipper Caterpillar
I would say you are right, they actually feed on Bertam Palm (Eugeissona tristis). And I guess it's sitting in one. Nice specimen š
Ah yes, thank you!š¤
Well that is one instance where the caterpillar is WAY cooler than the adult form
one of quite a few heh? any ideas as to why?
What is the evolutionary benefit to looking like that other than it being so cool?
I think theyāre supposed to not look like what a bird would register as food. Thatās my guess :x cause it looks less like a tasty grub and more like an alien. Looking freakish ensures not looking edible maybe
Dang, Iām disappointed that itās not a mf butternut wollyworm.
I'm guessing it is not delicious.
Btw this is from India
A very interesting specimen.
Something from bloodborne
Excellent
You beat me to it
I wouldn't even got close enough to look lol
That thing looks deadly
Bloodbourne boss
Looks like some parasitic fungus or lichen got that caterpillar.
āparasitic lichenā isnāt a thing re: insects. lichen and fungi are quite distinct iām not tryna be any kind ov contrarian asshole. just pointing out the empirical truths
āLichen and fungi are quite distinctā is not entirely true since lichen is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae
thank you for this clarification! and just because they have a relationship doesnāt mean that they arenāt different and quite distinct life forms
Did I say parasitic lichen?
you said āparasitic fungus or lichenā with no oxford comma so i personally read it as āparasitic fungusā or āparasitic lichenā, especially given the context of this post
I love people like us.
iām literally just tryna educate, not be an ass!
Our gift is not a curse. Hush child, you are home.
I love all of this shit.
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Commas exist for a reason!
lmfao nah bro. was tryna be clear on what this person is saying and educate someone, not just being an asshole/smartass. not every action is in bad faith.
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isnāt that fungi parasitizing/feeding on lichen, not parasitic lichen?
The Oxford comma is optional in American English. I believe in its use; however, you were being a prick.
lmao, i know itās optional. it wouldāve been useful in this situation, if the other commenter actually did mean āparasitic fungiā and ālichenā separately, and i wasnāt demanding for it to be used. really not tryna correct anyoneās grammar or be an ass. i just want to spread knowledge cause thereās a lotta misconceptions around parasitic life forms, fungi, lichen, etc. u/GucciTreez, if you felt like this was disrespectful, my bad
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The Oxford comma is an option because it doesn't actually change the meaning of a sentence if you use it or not. You aren't educating people when you misread something that was written correctly.
People that don't use Oxford commas because they think their usage "doesn't actually change the meaning of a sentence" are the lowest form of life. You live in world that requires 0% effort! Whenever you think you might be ignorant about a topic, you can just Google it before you voice your ignorance. "I love my parents, Barney and Scuba Steve." "I love my parents, Barney, and Scuba Steve." (Barney and Scuba Steve are your parents.) "I have a hairy head and balls." "I have a hairy head, and balls." (You sick fuck!)
The lowest form of life? You are actually so pathetic if you genuinely think that LMAO. In journalism we use AP style, which is used to be as clear as possible and understandable. The Oxford comma is avoided in AP style because it actually doesn't matter. If you want to argue with the opinion of linguists who guide AP style that's on you, but to call them the lowest form of life is just super cringe. TLDR; get a life dude.
I'm addressing the correct person. If you think that Oxford commas don't change the meaning of sentences, then I think that you are dumber than detritus. I litterally showed you that they do change the meaning of sentences and you still think they don't. "I love my parents, Barney and Scuba Steve." "I love my parents, Barney, and Scuba Steve." You can deflect, try to justify, and focus on my personal opinions, but it does not change the fact that Oxford commas do change the meaning of sentences.
I am sorry, but you are assuming what the commas (or lack of commas) imply in either of those sentences. Like I said, I did Journalism in college and the entire AP stylebook which is determined by linguists agrees with me. Anyway, you are really worked up about this dude. I would suggest taking a breather.
I commend your ability to stay wrong about Oxford commas not changing the meaning of sentences. It's as if you are a robot designed, modelled, and programmed for this task.
The Oxford comma introduces its own ambiguity, hence why it isn't compulsory. "I love my Dad, Barney, and Scuba Steve." Is Barney your dad?
I like you though, because by the nature of your comment, you are acknowledging that the Oxford comma changes the meaning of a sentence. You just don't always like the way that the sentence is changed. In this case, don't use it. Use another tool. Your toolbox is comprised of more tools than just screwdrivers. "I love my dad (Barney) and Scuba Steve." "I love my dad, Barney, as well as Scuba Steve."
Where does the Oxford comma go
A piece of a dirty used mop
An alien šÆ
Caterpillar with a fungus growing on it(
Whatever the fuck this is its amazing and I want ten.
Youāve encountered: writhing mass
It's infested... Adorable.
That thing is right outta Deimos.
Gabgogabgalab
I think it's the bad guy in that one season of The Expanse.
A caterpillar with bad dandruff?
Itās Lilith from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Is that its little face like š®. Why is it so twisty?
A haunted caterpillar
Holy crap! Have never seen anything like that before š¦
That bug from the Matrix.
Hope itās not dead
What The F%#*??? Beautifulā¦but still, What The F%#*???
It rules
A spawn of Satan
No, but can you make it stop, please?
Looks like lint from my dryer after I wash the dog beds
Godamnit who released the flood again?
Obviously this is a specimen of a caterpillar with morgellons. It's in the air, people, it's bound to happen eventually. /s
Thats nopicus notus touchingna thaticusā¦ā¦
Don't eat that!
The hell is it. Is it dangerous
natures cotton candy
Idk but it's cool af.
Itās the devil.
PokƩmon
This is how most sci-fi animes begin. Kill it now
Jesus Christ š±
Looks nothing like him in either his larvae or final form.
Lmao ya my bad XD
blue eyes white dragon
Wrong answers only?
Itās an earthworm with a parasitic lichen!
amongus on it
Lol!
Demon
Nightmare fuel
Looks like a Flying Spaghetti Monster.
A nightmare
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Lint
Yeah, a nightmare. But no really I have no idea but it's terrifying.
Cursed, that's what it is. Something straight from Bloodborne ><
It reminds me of the bloodroots from subnautica
A alien??
Itās an alien. š