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Close-Up of Bird-Cherry Ermine Caterpillars in Silken Webbing Royalty Free Stock Photo

African Wild Dog Resting in Water on a Hot Day Royalty Free Stock Photo

Cluster of Tiny Yellow Spiders on White Wooden Armrest Royalty Free Stock Photo

Flock of pigeons and a crow feeding on the ground in urban environment Royalty Free Stock Photo

A dark-colored bird, possibly a jackdaw or crow, is shown pecking at the ground on a grey paved walkway Royalty Free Stock Photo

Resting Deer Shares Moment With Curious Jackdaw Royalty Free Stock Photo

Colorful Tropical Fish in Vibrant Aquarium: A Captivating Underwater World Royalty Free Stock Photo

Web-Covered Trees Infested by Bird-Cherry Ermine Moths

Close up grizzly bear rummaging green dumpster at roadside in grassland habitat Royalty Free Stock Photo

Adorable Badger Cubs Exploring Autumn Woods Royalty Free Stock Photo

Laughing hyena with spotted fur and a mischievous expression in natural surroundings. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Birds Feeding on Snowy Branch Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up of a hyena smiling with expressive facial features. Royalty Free Stock Photo

$Basilisk Lizard: The \$

This eerie yet fascinating image captures several trees shrouded in thick, silken webs created by the larvae of the bird-cherry ermine moth (Yponomeuta evonymella). The extensive webbing, which can engulf entire trees and nearby vegetation, serves as a protective shelter for the caterpillars as they feed on the foliage. Despite the ghostly appearance, the trees often survive the defoliation and recover later in the season.