Brilio.net - The change in weather from dry to rainy season makes animals that have been hiding for a long time, reappear to the surface. In addition, the change of season also makes some animals reproduce rapidly.
This phenomenon often occurs at the beginning of the rainy season, when humidity increases and environmental conditions support the activities of these animals. One of the concerns is the teak caterpillar, a leaf-eating pest whose numbers have increased drastically in several areas.
The emergence of teak caterpillars not only affects plants, but also creates unrest among the community. A viral video from the TikTok account @arintaadl is proof of how these caterpillars can disrupt human activities. Not only that, considering their large population, it causes anyone who sees them to have goosebumps.
In the 14-second video, a woman is seen riding a motorbike in the Gunung Kidul area, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) whose body is covered in teak worms. The size of the worms that resemble little fingers is enough to make anyone who sees them ticklish and goosebumps.
photo: TikTok/@arintaadl
Not only on the streets, these caterpillars also spread to people's homes. Another video shows how the caterpillars move nimbly in a pile of wood. The account owner also reported that these caterpillars even entered the kitchen, bedroom, and terrace.
photo: TikTok/@kalendor10
In addition, there are also sightings of teak worms that are seen hanging in the air. Making them appear to float in the open space.
The teak caterpillar's ability to hang in the air is due to a thread-like network released from glands in its body. This thread is not only used to move around, but also as protection from predators.
photo: TikTok/@rkfath
The appearance of caterpillars floating in the air adds to the creepy impression and is difficult to avoid. This phenomenon is also widely discussed on social media. Not a few feel goosebumps even though they only see it from the video.
" There are so many Siji caterpillars that give me goosebumps ," @k.anakbaik_.
" I have a phobia of being creepy and I get goosebumps when I see it ," @heyyyna.
" The ticklishest thing about caterpillars, especially hairy caterpillars. If my house was around that area, I'm sure I'd migrate as far away as possible ," @zieazkrppa6.
" I can't do this, I won't leave the house like this. Just seeing one makes me shiver ," @larassulianti13.