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22-JUL-2015 Christine Hanrahan

Saddled prominent moth caterpillar (Heterocampa guttivitta), #7994, on black maple

Reveler Conservation Area

Caterpillars rely on camouflage (or a warning colour) to deter predators. Here, the Saddled Prominent caterpillar matches the colour of the maple leaves. The arrow points to the caterpillar. Check out the next image to see the caterpillar.

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Buz Kiefer01-Apr-2016 20:07
What camouflage. Great photo showing some nice evolutionary adaptation. Vote.
Torben Jorgensen01-Apr-2016 12:05
Very well camouflaged. Great colours. V
Tom LeRoy01-Apr-2016 11:57
Fantastic little caterpillar! Needed the arrow to spot this one. Excellent shot. V
Pierre Martin01-Apr-2016 11:25
expert eye's to see that well camouflage caterpillar!
Stephanie01-Apr-2016 11:10
Dang! Perfect camouflage!!! Great info Christine! V
Graeme01-Apr-2016 10:13
Very well spotted, Christine.BV
Yvonne01-Apr-2016 09:56
Glad you led the eye with the arrow Christine, he absolutely matched the green! v
Patrick Goossens01-Apr-2016 09:18
Good that you pointet this out for us. Hard to see, but that's natures camouflage.
Helen Betts01-Apr-2016 07:20
How clever nature is! I would never have seen it if it weren't for your arrow. V.
joseantonio01-Apr-2016 04:15
Beautiful light on these green colors.V
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