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14-SEP-2018 Christine Hanrahan

Spectacled nettle moth caterpillar (Abrostola urentis), #8881

Larose Forest

As the name suggests, this species is closely associated with nettles. This caterpillar was found on some stinging nettle on the edge of the trail. The next photo shows the back view.

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Don08-Oct-2018 00:24
What a strange and fascinating head this guy has.
Buz Kiefer18-Sep-2018 17:50
Handsome and well camouflaged critter. Nice detail. BV
Walter Otto Koenig16-Sep-2018 16:56
Fascinating to see. Great detail and these tones make it blend right in. "V"
Blandine Mangin16-Sep-2018 15:45
very nice ! v
Torben Jorgensen16-Sep-2018 12:31
Great sharpness on this fascinating caterpillar. V
Stephanie16-Sep-2018 11:28
It blends into the nettles so well! Nice capture!
V
Tom LeRoy16-Sep-2018 07:19
A most fascinating one, sharp and great colors. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-Sep-2018 06:56
Beautiful capture of this impressive caterpiller. V
joseantonio16-Sep-2018 04:31
excellent details.V.
Hank Vander Velde16-Sep-2018 00:22
Interesting caterpillar well captured in both images Christine.
Jean Chiasson16-Sep-2018 00:02
Another beautiful macro Christine V
PiJoly15-Sep-2018 23:52
WOW! Superbe V
hayl15-Sep-2018 23:33
Two great photos of this interesting carepilar. Blends right in with the leaf.
globalgadabout15-Sep-2018 23:23
certainly intriguing with the distinct segments...cool to view this different creature..
Helen Betts15-Sep-2018 22:42
Another interesting looking caterpillar, and you've captured it well. V.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet15-Sep-2018 22:37
Superb macro.
MarcViskens15-Sep-2018 22:29
Very pretty Christine
MarcViskens15-Sep-2018 22:29
Very pretty Christine
Jim Coffman15-Sep-2018 20:42
This looks almost prehistoric...
Isabel Cutler15-Sep-2018 20:41
What a fascinating creature!
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