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27-AUG-2014 Christine Hanrahan

False sphinx (Pheosia rimosa), #7922

Reveler Conservation Area

Found on a Poplar. The "horn" on the rear end mimics the horns on sphinx moth caterpillars, hence its name. The moth of this species is called Black-rimmed Prominent.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/320s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 full exif

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hayl28-Aug-2014 00:50
You are amazing to find so many of these well hidden creatures and to get such great photos.
Terry Sprague28-Aug-2014 00:30
Fabulous find Christine. I so enjoy your amazing knowledge of such creatures, I learn so much. VV
Stephanie27-Aug-2014 22:41
Sneaky little devil! Wonderful capture Christine! V
Guest 27-Aug-2014 21:53
Looks so gelatinous. Gleaming beauty. V
laine27-Aug-2014 21:36
Lovely patterns....they are interesting to view ay this stage
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