Caterpillar Insect

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Orgyia thyellinaMarch 30,2026Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

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This is an insect, and in the natural environment, it is considered harmful. However, despite its harmful nature, it serves various ecological purposes. It is a common insect in our country's natural environment—specifically, a type of caterpillar. When I spotted it, it was resting on the underside of a leaf, allowing me to capture a few photographs. I did not find it particularly beautiful, however, as it is harmful to humans. While I am very familiar with this type of insect, it is certainly not one of my favorites.

I personally spotted this insect resting beautifully on the underside of a leaf of a weed-like plant, located beside a crop field to the west of my school. It is indeed an insect that is harmful to the human body. Upon observing it, I noticed that its body is predominantly black, though other colors are also present; its body has a very soft texture. If it comes into contact with any part of the human body, the affected area is bound to itch for a prolonged period. Furthermore, if this insect gets inside a piece of clothing, that garment cannot be worn. Anyway, I am now sharing the photos I took of this insect with my friends in the Hive community. Thank you to all my friends.

Camera usedSmartphone
LensMacro
Iso speedISO 40
Focal length2.13 mm
PhotographyOrgyia thyellina
LocationChittagong Division, Bangladesh
Photographeranisurdalim7@anisurdalim7
Link to originalcommunity
Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/406739492
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23.5828490.86353https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/23.58284/90.86353