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27-JUL-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Salt Marsh Moth caterpillar (Estigmene acrea), #8131

The Salt Marsh Moth caterpillar, is on on Canada Milk Vetch pods (Astragalus canadensis). Despite its name, this caterpillar is not restricted to salt marshes but can be found in a wide variety of locations on a diverse array of plants.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/125s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Ceya13-Feb-2016 23:38
Great shot, Christine! Lovely colors, detail and light! Thanks for sharing! V
bill friedlander03-Aug-2013 15:08
Love the colors of this guy! Very sharp, one can see every hair distinctly! V
Karen Stuebing13-Jan-2012 22:51
Great yellow spiky back. He's very pretty and love the detail. V.
slhoornstra13-Jan-2012 06:00
The caterpillar makes a fine decoration for this pod!! Great capture!! BV
joseantonio13-Jan-2012 04:06
Gorgeous image.Well done
Hank Vander Velde13-Jan-2012 03:08
Beautiful sharp close-up image Christine.
Guest 13-Jan-2012 02:03
Stunning, if you torn this upside down, it will look like a hat with fabulous trimming on the edges.
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