Cleft-headed looper moth caterpillar ( Biston betularia ), #6640 photo


13-Sep-2023	Christine Hanrahan

A close up of the head which gives this Geomtrid caterpillar its name. As a moth it is called the Peppered Moth.

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Irene Wehrli		27-Sep-2023 09:19
It looks like a childrens toy - fantastic shot Christine! Irene

Dennis Hoyne		27-Sep-2023 03:19
Wow! A fantastic closeup!

Fabienne		26-Sep-2023 19:10
WOW, quelle étonnante chenille, c’est la première fois que j’en vois 1 de cette forme. C’est une excellente macro.

hayl		26-Sep-2023 17:40
Terrific closeup of this perfectly named caterpillar. You’ve even got the tiny hairs/spikes visible.

Pierre Martin		26-Sep-2023 16:54
that close-up is outstanding, bravo!

Pierre		26-Sep-2023 11:20
Une splendide macro sur la tête de cette chenille inhabituelle! V

Ursula Miller		26-Sep-2023 07:28
Wow, i love such macro Images, where you discover more details than you can see with your eyes! V

Helen Betts		26-Sep-2023 03:49
Certainly is interesting looking! V.

joseantonio		26-Sep-2023 03:10
wow had never seen this before.V

Don		26-Sep-2023 02:52
It wouldn't win a beauty contest, but it sure is interesting.

Nirvan Hope		26-Sep-2023 01:05
You make even the tiniest of little creatures look endearing!

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