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06-Sep-2022 Christine Hanrahan

Finned willow prominent moth caterpillar (Notodonta scitipennis), #7926

Larose Forest

Feeding on willow. It has been a good year for finding this species in Larose Forest, meaning it has been a good year for the moth. Last time I saw this species was 2019, in fact, that was also the first time I'd seen them. I have looked in the years since to no avail until this year. They are the dragons of the caterpillar world. In case you are wondering, the head is on the right.

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Janet Forjan-Freedman05-Oct-2022 17:41
Great capture of this interesting species!
Fabienne20-Sep-2022 22:35
C’est une formidable chenille et merci d’avoir indiqué où se trouve la tête. Elle est superbe tout comme votre photo.
Pierre Martin20-Sep-2022 22:34
wow that's quite a beautiful capture of that elusive caterpillar!
Helen Betts20-Sep-2022 20:07
You always find the most interesting looking caterpillars and got a great shot of this one. V.
joseantonio20-Sep-2022 19:33
nice and sharp capture.V.
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