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08-SEP-2008 Christine Hanrahan

Fingered dagger moth caterpillar (Acronicta dactylina), #9203

This large and attractive caterpillar turns into a rather nondescript greyish moth with a wingspan of about 50mm. It is in the Noctuidae family (Owlet moths), and is usually found in deciduous woodlands. This was photographed in Larose Forest in a mostly deciduous portion.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/40s f/5.0 at 6.0mm hide exif
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Date/Time08-Sep-2008 14:33:25
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot S3 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length6 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/5
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Don26-Feb-2014 21:02
A great hairy monster in miniature. Excellent photo.
Carl Carbone01-Mar-2012 03:57
Very nice close-up!
jychamberland27-Jan-2012 02:10
beautiful macro image, nice details Christine!
Joanne Kamo27-Jan-2012 01:19
Splendid find and detail, love the way you've captured the textures too!
Sheila26-Jan-2012 23:25
Amazing details on this hairy caterpillar!
Graeme26-Jan-2012 23:17
The details are superb, Christine. Putting your old S3 to good use again!!BV
J. Scott Coile26-Jan-2012 22:52
Fuzzy wuzzy...
Karen Stuebing26-Jan-2012 22:36
Looks so furry, I want to pet it. :) You've captured the details very well. V.
Jim Coffman26-Jan-2012 22:12
A very pretty stage of its life!
Jean Chiasson26-Jan-2012 22:07
Wow great details macro Christine big vote
patou26-Jan-2012 22:01
Quel detail ! c est magnifique ( v )
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