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19-JUL-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Rose hooktip caterpillar (Oreta rosea), #6255

Dunrobin

A tiny caterpillar, an early instar, which initially looked like it was part of the dead leaf tip. The head is at the bottom!

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/160s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso160 full exif

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Pierre Martin20-Jul-2015 12:02
even the tail side look like a stem!
Yvonne20-Jul-2015 11:19
You have some amazing caterpillars Christine... v
Torben Jorgensen20-Jul-2015 10:13
Cool looking caterpillar. Excellent capture. V
laine20-Jul-2015 08:45
A strange looking creature...seems to be enjoying it's dinner :)
Helen Betts20-Jul-2015 06:43
It could be part of the leaf tip! Very interesting looking caterpillar with excellent detail. V.
Sam Rua20-Jul-2015 04:16
Wow. That has to be one of the more bizarre caterpillars I've ever seen.
joseantonio20-Jul-2015 04:03
What a strange shape.great to see it.V
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