Eight-spotted forester caterpillar ( Alypia octomaculata ), #9314 photo


14-Jul-2019	Christine Hanrahan

Found on wild grape. Also on the same plant was the caterpillar of the Virginia Creeper Sphinx moth. To see the moth that this becomes: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156165837

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
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Dan Greenberg		22-Dec-2019 04:56
I think the caterpillar actually looks better than the butterfly in this case. This is a really amazing picture of this very attractive caterpillar. ~BV~

Graeme		16-Jul-2019 15:03
The marking really stand out! V

Fabienne		15-Jul-2019 22:23
C’est une superbe macro. Les détails sont fantastiques à observer.

Nirvan Hope		15-Jul-2019 19:31
Such incredible markings, a work of art - and kudos to you for getting such a perfect macro.

Blandine Mangin		15-Jul-2019 16:46
beautiful close-up ! v

pkocinski		15-Jul-2019 15:51
Fantastic capture!

Walter Otto Koenig		15-Jul-2019 13:34
Superb sharp detail. What a great shot Christine! "V"

laine		15-Jul-2019 11:08
I love its colours...a wonderful shot, Christine. V

hayl		15-Jul-2019 11:00
Such a wonder of nature to see the two lives of moths and butterflies. You’ve shared great photos of this caterpillar and moth. Thankyou

Yvonne		15-Jul-2019 10:28
Looks rather familiar to me... we have them on our vine when the season is right. great shot.. v

Pierre Martin		15-Jul-2019 10:18
the pattern is splendid and very colored, superb picture!

Torben Jorgensen		15-Jul-2019 08:57
Marvelous shot of this beautiful caterpillar with great detail. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		15-Jul-2019 07:52
Good find and well captured. V

chris morton		15-Jul-2019 06:34
very colourful

joseantonio		15-Jul-2019 04:14
what a fantastic capture of this beautiful creature.V.

Helen Betts		15-Jul-2019 04:11
Such a sharp capture of this colorful caterpillar. Hard to believe it turns into that moth! V.

John Vass		15-Jul-2019 03:33
Learn so much here! Love this! V

Isabel Cutler		15-Jul-2019 03:01
Another super shot. You are on a roll! V.

Carl Carbone		15-Jul-2019 02:43
I've seen the moth, but not the caterpillar! Nice find and sharp capture.

Jim Coffman		15-Jul-2019 02:31
What a nice capture of this colorful caterpillar...

globalgadabout		15-Jul-2019 02:17
remarkable creature, and a triumph of a shot..

Claude Gagnon		15-Jul-2019 01:47
Bravo Christine for this amazing macro shot :)) V

Hank Vander Velde		15-Jul-2019 01:38
Great find and image Christine.

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