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14-SEP-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Evening primrose caterpillar (Schinia florida), #11164

This is the caterpillar of the gorgeous pink day flying moth, the Primrose Moth http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/115656987). This one was on an evening primrose plant, where else! However, the link to the moth photo shows the adult on white sweet clover, an unusual occurrence on a plant other than evening primrose.

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Alexander Kazakov05-Sep-2015 18:43
Fantastic! V
MarcViskens05-Sep-2015 17:00
wow what a beauty
Graeme21-Nov-2010 22:24
Love all the details Christine. Well done.BV
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)16-Sep-2010 23:38
Aside from his pinkish 'hood', he looks like his meal. Wonderfully detail image. V
Hank Vander Velde16-Sep-2010 23:13
Excellent shot Christine. It sure blends in well with its host plant. Thanks also for the link to the Primrose Moth.
Sue Robertson16-Sep-2010 22:03
Wow.. excellent work caputring this guy..
Stephanie16-Sep-2010 21:57
Stunning shot Christine!!!! I just love your nature photos! BV
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