Smartweed caterpillar ( Acronicta oblinita ), #9272 by larose forest photos

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18-JUL-2014	Christine Hanrahan

Smartweed caterpillar (Acronicta oblinita), #9272

Larose Forest. This tiny caterpillar, a very early instar, was found on purple loosestrife. As an adult (moth), it goes by the name of Smeared Dagger Moth! And as a caterpillar, it is exceptionally variable in colour.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/640s f/3.2 at 6.0mm iso125 full exif

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meekam tam		20-Jul-2014 21:40
Beautiful capture! V

Hank Vander Velde		20-Jul-2014 01:25
Nice find and well captured image Christine.

Guest		20-Jul-2014 00:41
All those fancy bristles, quite unique. V

bill friedlander		19-Jul-2014 22:25
Fascinating colors and patterns on this guy. Excellent use of light. V

Helen Betts		19-Jul-2014 21:51
Such a fantastical looking caterpillar with all those needle-looking things. Great backlighting and detail. V.

hayl		19-Jul-2014 20:54
Looks ready for battle - beautiful colours.

Walter Otto Koenig		19-Jul-2014 20:34
Amazing find. Great details and colors on this cactus like caterpillar. "V"

MarcViskens		19-Jul-2014 20:33
amazing creature

joseantonio		19-Jul-2014 20:23
Spectacular image.Great shot.V

Jim Coffman		19-Jul-2014 20:06
That is a very interesting caterpillar!

Buz Kiefer		19-Jul-2014 20:02
I understand the sting is interesting. I was nailed by one. Beautiful colors and detail in this image of one. Vote.

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