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02-OCT-2014 christine Hanrahan

Giant leopard moth caterpillar (Hypercompe scribonia), #8146

Foley Mountain Conservation Area. When this large caterpillar is disturbed, it rolls up and exposes red bands (intersegmental rings)on its body. It turns into a very handsome white and black moth. Click Next to see the caterpillar at full length. This caterpillar is in the tiger moth family.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
MarcViskens09-Oct-2014 19:51
this is a pretty one
well done
Jean D08-Oct-2014 03:06
Excellent capture. Thanks for the captioned info. ~V
Don06-Oct-2014 19:25
Warning, warning: what a colour combo! Nice sharp detail in this image.
Ika Zinka Eferl06-Oct-2014 17:15
Excellent macro with nice details! V
Hank Vander Velde06-Oct-2014 11:33
Very COOL indeed, well captured, well described and nicely presented Christine.
pkocinski06-Oct-2014 11:26
Wow this is so cool :-)
hayl06-Oct-2014 10:56
So spikey - great macros.
Yvonne06-Oct-2014 09:49
Amazing transformation! v
slhoornstra06-Oct-2014 08:37
It's a delight to see the tiny creatures, excellent work. V
Helen Betts06-Oct-2014 06:39
It looks prettier when it's agitated! Excellent detail and color in this fine closeup. V.
joseantonio06-Oct-2014 04:14
Lovely pose for self defense.V
Jim Coffman06-Oct-2014 03:17
What a different looking caterpillar! Nice capture!
globalgadabout06-Oct-2014 02:39
what a tactile encounter...well grabbed..
Carl Carbone06-Oct-2014 02:31
Awesome capture and find!
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