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08-JUN-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Copper underwing (Amphipyra pyramidoides), #9639

Another view of this pretty caterpillar. It was munching on the leaves of a tartarian honeysuckle, alongside a trail. The honeysuckle is an invasive species, the moth is not!

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Irene Wehrli10-Jun-2013 07:47
Perfect camouflage - wow, what a find!
Irene
Carol Rollins09-Jun-2013 21:31
Wonderful find Christine. Great shot.
Karen Stuebing09-Jun-2013 21:16
It's very pretty and seems to blend in well with the leaf. I like the markings. V.
Helen Betts09-Jun-2013 20:31
Amazing how he blends in so well with the leaf, almost like an extension of it. Terrific closeup, Christine. V.
Chris Spracklen09-Jun-2013 15:17
What an amazing design, Christine!
Fine shot of this living work of art.
Hank Vander Velde09-Jun-2013 13:42
Beautiful sharp shot Christine.
janescottcumming09-Jun-2013 12:27
I'm sure I would have walked right past this. This guy really blends in perfectly! V
Esa Ervasti09-Jun-2013 11:58
Well captured beautiful caterpillar.
Yvonne09-Jun-2013 10:53
Hope the moth breeds up heaps and helps control the weed Christine! Fine shot as always. v
laine09-Jun-2013 08:27
A good work day...yea, for the plant pest eating caterpillar
Blandine Mangin09-Jun-2013 08:00
superb macro ! v
Don Mottershead09-Jun-2013 06:31
Well, I guess this time I'll cheer for the caterpillar.
globalgadabout09-Jun-2013 05:15
lovely markings...quite the acrobat too..
joseantonio09-Jun-2013 04:11
Lovely camouflage colours. Looks exactly as the leaf.V.
Sonja Ross09-Jun-2013 03:54
Sounds as if this caterpillar needs to be encouraged! He's rather attractive too.
Peggy W09-Jun-2013 02:57
He blends in very well with his snack :)
Well done.
V
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