Blinded sphinx moth caterpillar ( Paonias excaecata ), #7824 photo

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18-SEP-2018	Christine Hanrahan

Blinded sphinx moth caterpillar (Paonias excaecata), #7824

Reveler Conservation Area

Both the caterpillars and the adults (moths) of the Sphingidae moths are striking. This is a characteristic pose for this species, which was on a trembling aspen sapling.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/320s f/4.0 at 10.1mm iso125 full exif

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victorswan		29-Sep-2018 15:28
Wow this is again one of my favorites among the caterpillars,and as always beautifully visualized with an eye for detail BV

Fabienne		27-Sep-2018 20:56
Voilà une chenille qui est en parfaite harmonie avec son environnement. C’est une superbe image.

Don		20-Sep-2018 22:03
Excellent macro photography with remarkable detail.

Helen Betts		20-Sep-2018 19:20
Caterpillars are just fascinating looking, and this one is no exception. Well captured, Christine. V.

joseantonio		20-Sep-2018 18:33
stunning details in this one.V

globalgadabout		20-Sep-2018 17:31
a bit of an acrobat it would seem...excellent shot..

Carl Carbone		20-Sep-2018 17:09
Nice find and shot! Handsome caterpillar.

Walter Otto Koenig		20-Sep-2018 17:06
Amazing close up. love the detail. "V"

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		20-Sep-2018 16:48
Excellent!VVV Paolo

Jim Coffman		20-Sep-2018 16:45
Excellent detailed capture...

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