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03-Sep-2020 Christine Hanrahan

Elegant tailed slug moth caterpillar (Packardia elegans), #4661

Larose Forest

On an American Beech; the 'tail' end of the slug mimics the points in the leaf.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/80s f/2.9 at 9.5mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time03-Sep-2020 11:24:08
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ2500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length9.5 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/2.9
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balancedaylight (1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Helen Betts05-Sep-2020 14:34
Very interesting looking caterpillar, amazing how it mimics the leaf. V.
Terry Sprague05-Sep-2020 13:12
Nice find!
Graeme05-Sep-2020 12:56
It could almost go unnoticed if it weren't for your keen eye, Christine! V!!!
Glenn D.05-Sep-2020 12:25
Well spotted; you really need you eyes open.
pkocinski05-Sep-2020 11:56
Blends right in...
Dennis Hoyne05-Sep-2020 03:55
When I think of a caterpillar I never imagine anything like this. Nature never ceases to amaze.
John Vass05-Sep-2020 03:51
That is so cool! V
joseantonio05-Sep-2020 03:29
well seen and captured.V.
laine05-Sep-2020 02:51
That is certainly a good looking mimic..a great find. V
globalgadabout05-Sep-2020 02:33
well designed for survival...amazing how these adaptations thrive..
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