Silver-spotted fern moth caterpillar ( Callopistria cordata ), #9633 photo


07-Aug-2017	Christine Hanrahan

This caterpillar is hidden in the pinna of a fern frond. In time it will turn into a beautiful moth: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/167869207

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Graeme		13-Mar-2019 00:41
A superb closeup with lovely greens.V

Hank Vander Velde		11-Mar-2019 21:14
Beautiful image of both the Caterpillar and the linked Moth Christine. Thanks for the link.

globalgadabout		11-Mar-2019 19:49
like a luscious lozenge...this one must have survived to full maturity...

Helen Betts		11-Mar-2019 19:39
Great detail and color, and it almost seems a part of the palm frond. V.

Isabel Cutler		11-Mar-2019 19:34
Wow! Talk about protective coloration!

joseantonio		11-Mar-2019 19:29
you have a good eye to see this.V.

Mairéad		11-Mar-2019 19:16
Fabulous. You did well to spot it.

chris morton		11-Mar-2019 18:27
fantastic colour match

Jim Coffman		11-Mar-2019 18:20
Excellent detail in this closeup!

Walter Otto Koenig		11-Mar-2019 18:15
Wonderful find. Love the green tones. You have an amazing eye to see this. "V"

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