Fingered dagger moth caterpillar ( Acronicta dactylina ), #9203 photo

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01-SEP-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Fingered dagger moth caterpillar (Acronicta dactylina), #9203

Cumberland Forest. Sometimes called Alder Dagger caterpillar because it is frequently found on alders. It is variable in colour and pattern as so many moth caterpillars are.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	01-Sep-2013 13:35:35
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/159 sec
Aperture	f/3.2
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance	0.120 m

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Carol Rollins		20-Sep-2013 05:32
Wow, Christine, you find the coolest critters! This one is fabulous, and such a great shot of it. ~

Karen Stuebing		19-Sep-2013 20:59
I see its little daggers. Super detail. V.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		19-Sep-2013 19:42
Very nice capture.

Stephanie		19-Sep-2013 18:49
What an adorable caterpillar! V

Graeme		19-Sep-2013 18:18
Wonderful close up details, Christine.Bv

Tom LeRoy		19-Sep-2013 18:13
Amazing caterpillar, that leaf will be gone soon! V

Torben Jorgensen		19-Sep-2013 18:02
Great find and shot. Love the detail of the furry fellow. V

Esa Ervasti		19-Sep-2013 17:58
Wow, it's like a wool carpet. Very special! Wonderful find and catch, you're a master :)

Ika Zinka Eferl		19-Sep-2013 17:42
Perfect shot!V

bill friedlander		19-Sep-2013 17:07
Nice clear shot of the caterpillar having lunch. The leaf will soon be gone! V

MarcViskens		19-Sep-2013 16:43
very nice christine marc

joseantonio		19-Sep-2013 16:30
Quite impressive capture. Thank you for showing.V.

Chris		19-Sep-2013 16:05
Such variation, this one is fascinating.

globalgadabout		19-Sep-2013 15:35
stunning clarity here...seems to be a ravenous muncher...V

LynnH		19-Sep-2013 15:32
Eat, eat, eat...and turn into something beautiful. What a life. :) V

Walter Otto Koenig		19-Sep-2013 14:41
Fascinating caterpillar. Very nice sharp details. "V"

Jim Coffman		19-Sep-2013 13:37
Wow, that is a very unique looking caterpillar. Love the color..

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