A highly detailed macro shot captures a bright lime-green or yellowish-green caterpillar, likely a slug caterpillar (Limacodidae family), positioned on a dark green leaf

A highly detailed macro shot captures a bright lime-green or yellowish-green caterpillar, likely a slug caterpillar (Limacodidae family), positioned on a dark green leaf. The caterpillar exhibits a distinctive star-like morphology, covered in numerous sharp, black-tipped spines radiating from its body. A small, vivid blue marking is visible on its dorsal surface. It appears stationary, partially attached to or emerging from a section of the leaf, which displays clear venation and a slightly irregular edge. A small, dark speck is visible on the leaf's surface above the caterpillar. The background is rendered in soft focus, revealing a mixture of blurred green, yellow-green, and bright pink foliage, indicating a vibrant botanical environment.