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22-AUG-2008 Christine Hanrahan

Io moth caterpillar (Automeris io), #7746

Chaffey's Locks

This large caterpillar turns into a large, spectacular moth with two huge "eyes" (patterns) on is underwings which it flashes at predators to scare them off. The spines on this caterpillar can deliver a very, very nasty sting.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/40s f/3.2 at 6.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Fabienne22-Oct-2023 19:52
Celle-ci -ci est magnifique, merci de nous présenter une si jolie chenille.
Dan Greenberg22-Apr-2020 02:52
Even as a caterpillar it is spectacular! Superb capture. ~BV~
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