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15-JUN-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Eight-spotted forester (Alypia octomaculata), #9314

Rockcliffe Park

Found on wild grape (Vitis riparia) in Rockcliffe Park. Wild grape is one of the preferred food plants for this pretty caterpillar.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Len10-Oct-2013 03:31
Have not seen this one, a real beauty & well taken !!!!
janescottcumming31-Mar-2013 16:07
That is such a great looking caterpillar. Wonderful photo! V
Karen Stuebing30-Mar-2013 21:39
Gorgeous caterpillar! Nature has a wonderful sense of style. V.
Walter Otto Koenig30-Mar-2013 14:37
Great colors and details. Shows so nicely against the green leaf. "V"
bill friedlander30-Mar-2013 14:11
Wonderful colors and design! Nature's contemporary art that never goes out of style. V
Anitta30-Mar-2013 13:56
The beauty of nature is amazing! Look at this caterpillar and it's colors! Thank you for sharing! *V*
Jim Coffman30-Mar-2013 12:05
That is one colorful caterpillar!!
Stephanie30-Mar-2013 11:52
What a beautiful little caterpillar! V
Terry Sprague30-Mar-2013 11:45
Such a beauty! Great shot. V
Janet Forjan-Freedman30-Mar-2013 11:09
Nice work capturing the beautiful markings/colour of this caterpillar!
Yvonne30-Mar-2013 11:07
He is a colourful fellow... must become a pretty butterfly soon! v
Pierre30-Mar-2013 10:59
Une prise de vue splendide de cette chenille aux couleurs superbes! V
Guest 30-Mar-2013 09:12
Hungry as heck, soon the chrysalis. Beautiful closeup.
Linda & Pär Johansson30-Mar-2013 07:16
It looks like velvet, amazing colors! V
Carol Rollins30-Mar-2013 04:40
What beautiful colors she has! Great find and capture, Christine.
Ann Pettigrew30-Mar-2013 03:22
This is a beautiful caterpillar, Christine! I see the adults a lot but have not found the caterpillar yet. Good eye! V
slhoornstra30-Mar-2013 03:21
Incredible beauty!! You open up a world of surprises!! BV
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