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24-Aug-2020 Christine Hanrahan

Elm sphinx moth caterpillar (Ceratomia amyntor), #7786

Larose Forest

Also known as four-horned sphinx for the four 'horns' over its head. This one is feeding on elm. You can see the eggs of a Tachinid fly on its head. These will eventually hatch and kill this poor thing.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/1000s f/4.0 at 8.8mm iso125 full exif

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bill friedlander09-Oct-2020 23:17
Nice crisp shot and well positioned for the light. V
globalgadabout09-Oct-2020 21:45
it's a bug eat world out there...this cocoa coloured caterpillar is a sympathetic looking creature...sweet shot..
Helen Betts09-Oct-2020 21:24
Such excellent detail! Sounds like caterpillars live a perilous life. V.
janescottcumming09-Oct-2020 20:47
A fascinating looking caterpillar. Interesting information....glad I'm not a caterpillar.
Pierre Martin09-Oct-2020 20:28
beautiful picture and sharpness, life is tough in insect word!
joseantonio09-Oct-2020 20:02
lovely tones and textures.V
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