This Caterpillar is known as a "Mopane Worm"
Gonimbrasia belina is a species of moth found in much of southern Africa, whose large edible caterpillar, the mopani or mopane worm, is an important source of protein for millions of Southern Africans.
I am truly thankful that I have never been that hungry :)
Read more about these at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonimbrasia_belina
