Black swallowtail larva on DSV by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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26-JUL-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Black swallowtail larva on DSV

Not sure what this caterpillar was doing on the Dog-strangling vine (Cynanchum rossicum), a very invasive species with little food value for our native wildlife.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/80s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Don		02-Oct-2013 20:06
This is an impressive caterpillar: looks to be a juicy meal for a bird.

Ceya		02-Oct-2013 15:52
Love the tones of green, the patterns and textures! V

Martin Lamoon		02-Oct-2013 13:28
Just fits the leaf! excellent shot. V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		02-Oct-2013 12:53
Beautiful capture.

Blandine Mangin		02-Oct-2013 07:26
superb close-up ! v

joseantonio		02-Oct-2013 04:14
Well seen and captured. Thank you for constantly showing us these beauties.V

Guest		02-Oct-2013 01:38
Mother Nature sure creates some beautiful creatures and you capture them wonderfully!

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