Silver-spotted skipper caterpillar ( Epargyreus clarus ) by larose forest photos

larose forest photos | all galleries >> INSECTS (INSECTA) (28 Galleries) >> Butterflies (Lepidoptera) (8 Galleries) >> Butterfly Larvae and Pupae > Silver-spotted skipper caterpillar (Epargyreus clarus)

previous | next


21-AUG-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Silver-spotted skipper caterpillar (Epargyreus clarus)

Obviously I am fascinated by these colourful caterpillars, as I've posted quite a few photos of the ones I've seen over the past week! All were found on black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia).

To see more shots of this caterpillar, please click on the next few images.

To see the skipper butterfly it will become: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/113441902

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/125s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	21-Aug-2014 12:29:40
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ200
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	4.5 mm
Exposure Time	1/125 sec
Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Equivalent	125
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

previous | next

hamery		28-Mar-2016 15:43
Wow...This is a magnificent capture and composition, Christine. The texture of her body is amazing. So beautiful and colorful ! BV x 10

Buz Kiefer		31-Jan-2015 16:02
What a remarkable looking creature, Christine. Very strange looking head. Vote.

Terry Sprague		24-Aug-2014 00:14
Thank you, love all of your caterpillar shots! V

Carl H. Johnson		23-Aug-2014 23:19
BRAVO, WELL DONE!!!~V~

Guest		23-Aug-2014 22:20
I suspect you are just as fascinating to it! Amazing close-up of its details and richness of color. V

Bob B.		23-Aug-2014 22:14
Wow! Great shot!

hayl		23-Aug-2014 21:46
It is a most interesting looking caterpillar - the combination of colours is always amazing.

Commenting on this page requires a PBase account.
Please login or register.