Hummingbird sphinx moth caterpillar ( Hemaris thysbe ), #7853 photo

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10-Jul-2019	Christine Hanrahan

Hummingbird sphinx moth caterpillar (Hemaris thysbe), #7853

Reveler Conservation Area

This caterpillar turns into the day-flying Hummingbird Sphinx moth (also called Hummingbird Clearwing moth). For a photo of the moth, see: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/125091780

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	10-Jul-2019 01:34:18
Make	Panasonic
Model	DMC-FZ200
Flash Used	Yes
Focal Length	4.5 mm
Exposure Time	1/60 sec
Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	0.00
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (2)
Focus Distance

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Jean D		18-Sep-2019 01:32
Excellent capture. Amazing how Mother nature works. ~V

Helen Betts		17-Sep-2019 20:24
Such an interesting looking caterpillar, which turns into a most beautiful moth. V.

Fabienne		17-Sep-2019 20:22
Une grosse chenille qui deviendra un papillon. Beaux détails.

Jim Coffman		17-Sep-2019 20:19
I have wondered if they were ever a caterpillar! Thanks, Christine!

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