Summer azure butterfly larva ( Celastrina neglecta ) by larose forest photos

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03-JUN-2015	Christine Hanrahan

Summer azure butterfly larva (Celastrina neglecta)

Reveler Conservation Area

Looking at a dogwood shrub I saw an ant busily probing something on the dried out flower head. It turned out to be a tiny larva of the summer azure butterfly. I was amazed at how well it blended into the flower head in terms of shape and colour. To see the butterfly this becomes: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/151252784

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1300s f/3.5 at 4.5mm iso160 hide exif

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Date/Time	03-Jun-2015 13:04:48
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ200
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	4.5 mm
Exposure Time	1/1250 sec
Aperture	f/3.5
ISO Equivalent	160
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victorswan		05-Jun-2015 14:06
Very nice image Christine perfect camouflage and you have seen it anyway,you do have an eye for nature; Well done VV+

Helen Betts		04-Jun-2015 04:57
It does look to be part of the flower, but what a difference from what it will become! Outstanding detail, Christine. V.

joseantonio		04-Jun-2015 03:47
You have a great eye for these little creatures.v.

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