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01-SEP-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Fingered dagger moth caterpillar (Acronicta dactylina), #9203

Cumberland Forest. Sometimes called Alder Dagger caterpillar because it is frequently found on alders. It is variable in colour and pattern as so many moth caterpillars are.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Carol Rollins20-Sep-2013 05:32
Wow, Christine, you find the coolest critters! This one is fabulous, and such
a great shot of it. ~
Karen Stuebing19-Sep-2013 20:59
I see its little daggers. Super detail. V.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet19-Sep-2013 19:42
Very nice capture.
Stephanie19-Sep-2013 18:49
What an adorable caterpillar! V
Graeme19-Sep-2013 18:18
Wonderful close up details, Christine.Bv
Tom LeRoy19-Sep-2013 18:13
Amazing caterpillar, that leaf will be gone soon! V
Torben Jorgensen19-Sep-2013 18:02
Great find and shot. Love the detail of the furry fellow. V
Esa Ervasti19-Sep-2013 17:58
Wow, it's like a wool carpet. Very special! Wonderful find and catch, you're a master :)
Ika Zinka Eferl19-Sep-2013 17:42
Perfect shot!V
bill friedlander19-Sep-2013 17:07
Nice clear shot of the caterpillar having lunch. The leaf will soon be gone! V
MarcViskens19-Sep-2013 16:43
very nice christine
marc
joseantonio19-Sep-2013 16:30
Quite impressive capture. Thank you for showing.V.
Chris19-Sep-2013 16:05
Such variation, this one is fascinating.
globalgadabout19-Sep-2013 15:35
stunning clarity here...seems to be a ravenous muncher...V
LynnH19-Sep-2013 15:32
Eat, eat, eat...and turn into something beautiful. What a life. :) V
Walter Otto Koenig19-Sep-2013 14:41
Fascinating caterpillar. Very nice sharp details. "V"
Jim Coffman19-Sep-2013 13:37
Wow, that is a very unique looking caterpillar. Love the color..
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