Nature’s Little Shop of Horrors…..
This hawkmoth has been parasitized by an Akanthomyces fungus, a Cordyceps anamorph peculiar to moths until it caused it’s demise (while in a normal resting position) and totally consuming and mummifying the corpse.
A spore stalk can be seen protruding from the underside of the carcass’s abdomen….
by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr.
Pu’er, Yunnan, China
See more Chinese insects and spiders on my Flickr site HERE……
(via venort)