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30-JUN-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Painted lichen moth caterpillar (Hypoprepia fucosa), #8090

Found near Westport, south of Ottawa, on a moss and lichen-covered rock. For a photo of a female lichen moth laying eggs http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156853189
For a look at the adult moth from the back: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156634095

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/1600s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time30-Jun-2013 14:52:51
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/1667 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.120 m

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Pierre17-Aug-2014 19:07
Une très belle macro sur un magnifique support! V
joseantonio17-Aug-2014 19:02
Great and lovely details.V.
Ann Pettigrew17-Aug-2014 18:15
I guess lichen moths got their name from where they like to lay their eggs?? Great find, Christine.
MarcViskens17-Aug-2014 17:52
great find
well done
Tom LeRoy17-Aug-2014 17:12
A marvelous image of this moth caterpillar. Such an interesting species, you find the most amazing insects! V
jychamberland17-Aug-2014 15:07
wonderful macro image Christine!
Linda & Pär Johansson17-Aug-2014 14:05
A fascinating caterpillar and you have, as usual, caught it so nicely! V
Guest 17-Aug-2014 12:46
I am convinced you have eagle eyes. Nothing escapes your ken :-)) excellent find. V
Dan the Man17-Aug-2014 11:54
A beauty of her kind... Bravo!
Yvonne17-Aug-2014 11:02
Those spines don't look very inviting... fabulous shot! v
Stephanie17-Aug-2014 10:22
Fascinating little caterpillar! Looks like those spikes can hurt! V
patou17-Aug-2014 08:53
Belle prise de vue ( v )
laine17-Aug-2014 08:00
an excellent find...pretty and distinct markings
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