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31-AUG-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Smartweed caterpillar (Acronicta oblinita), #9272

One of the more colourful of the dagger moth caterpillars, this one is very variable in colour, though this is the form I have found most often.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/200s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time31-Aug-2014 13:36:34
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Don15-Sep-2014 18:49
It is all spines! Excellent photo.
Karen Stuebing01-Sep-2014 20:21
Very colorful and spiky. I image those are to discourage predators. V.
Ika Zinka Eferl01-Sep-2014 16:33
Wow , very pretty shot,Christine!V
Patrick Goossens01-Sep-2014 14:53
Such a colorful and beautiful Caterpillar.
janescottcumming01-Sep-2014 13:24
Terrific photograph of this incredible looking creature! V
Guest 01-Sep-2014 13:20
That yellow pops, and all those fancy-starred bristles! Terrific image. V
Stephanie01-Sep-2014 11:59
What an awesome capture of this gorgeous caterpillar! Great work Christine! BV
Hank Vander Velde01-Sep-2014 11:57
Beautiful sharp image Christine. An other eye-opener for me. I'm amazed at how you can find all of these interesting and beautiful little creatures. Thanks for sharing.
Yvonne01-Sep-2014 10:32
Looks a bit like a cactus on legs, superb shot! v
Janet Forjan-Freedman01-Sep-2014 10:25
Very sharp and detailed! Great work.
Helen Betts01-Sep-2014 07:15
Wow, such a prickly little thing! Beautiful macro, Christine. V.
Ceya01-Sep-2014 07:12
Amazing and beautiful caterpillar well captured! Lovely colors and details. V
Ann Pettigrew01-Sep-2014 05:13
What a great caterpillar!! You are seeing all sorts of cool stuff this summer!! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet01-Sep-2014 04:39
Fantastic macro.
joseantonio01-Sep-2014 04:07
Reminds me some character in those chinese festivals.V.
Carl Carbone01-Sep-2014 03:43
Super capture. I wonder why we don't see as much diversity in our fields!
Jim Coffman01-Sep-2014 02:49
This is a funny looking little caterpillar.A excellent capture and very sharp!
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