Zebra moth caterpillar ( Melanchra picta ), #10293 by larose forest photos

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10-SEP-2015	Christine Hanrahan

Zebra moth caterpillar (Melanchra picta), #10293

Reveler Conservation Area

A lovely brightly coloured and prettily patterned caterpillar. Found about 8 that day, in different instars (sizes) near the pond, feeding on smartweed and begggar's ticks.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1000s f/4.0 at 4.5mm iso125 full exif

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Ika Zinka Eferl		21-Nov-2015 11:41
Super macro!V+

coaster		19-Nov-2015 19:44
Excellent close-up!

bill friedlander		19-Nov-2015 16:26
Wonderful find, the markings amazing. V

Irene Wehrli		19-Nov-2015 16:21
It's like a piece of writing - a scroll - black on white... superb capture! Irene

SunBeam		19-Nov-2015 15:45
What a wonderful caterpillar! Great shot/ V

Blandine Mangin		19-Nov-2015 11:09
une jolie chenille aux belles couleurs! v

laine		19-Nov-2015 10:44
Fabulous detail and clarity...its very pretty.

Helen Betts		19-Nov-2015 07:53
Excellent color and detail in this fine closeup. And such a fascinating looking subject! V.

globalgadabout		19-Nov-2015 05:55
a handsome creature of a different stripe....very impressive shot...V

joseantonio		19-Nov-2015 04:56
Stunning and lovely colors.Great capture.V.

Jim Coffman		19-Nov-2015 04:11
Wow, what a colorful caterpillar!Nice image!!

Carol Rollins		19-Nov-2015 03:29
Excellent capture of this beautiful caterpillar.

Hank Vander Velde		19-Nov-2015 03:19
Super find and image Christine.

Nirvan Hope		19-Nov-2015 02:51
What a great capture of this stunningly colored caterpillar!

Pierre Martin		19-Nov-2015 02:43
superbly detailled, beautiful image!

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