What is this bizarre looking animal we found in the forest? Bug identification

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I can't find anything on the Internet like it. 2 cm long. North Bohemian mountains (Czech Republic).



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      I can't find anything on the Internet like it. 2 cm long. North Bohemian mountains (Czech Republic).



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      species-identification entomology




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      Please can someone identify this?



      I can't find anything on the Internet like it. 2 cm long. North Bohemian mountains (Czech Republic).



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      species-identification entomology





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          That is the caterpillar of a lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), family Notodotidae. It is mimicking a scorpion to help protect it from predation. An amazing insect.






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          That is the caterpillar of a lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), family Notodotidae. It is mimicking a scorpion to help protect it from predation. An amazing insect.






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