Twin-spotted sphinx moth caterpillar ( Smerinthus jamaicensis ), #7821 photo

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22-Aug-2026	Christine Hanrahan

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carol j. phipps		27-Aug-2026 00:42
Wow! You have a good eye to distinguish this caterpillar from the leaf. Outstanding. Vote

laine		26-Aug-2026 22:27
Enjoying his dinner too. V

Nirvan Hope		26-Aug-2026 22:05
Incredible camouflage. I would take a sharp eye to spot that little beauty.

Dan Opdal		26-Aug-2026 20:45
Wow, that caterpillar really blends in with the surrounding area. Beautiful close-up, Christine! V

pkocinski		26-Aug-2026 11:34
Don't know how you find all these cool critters but they are so interesting.

John Reynolds LRPS		26-Aug-2026 08:58
The camouflage is amazing!

Dennis Hoyne		26-Aug-2026 02:42
You make such beautiful images of these natural wonders.

Hank Vander Velde		26-Aug-2026 01:26
Excellent sharp close-up Christine.

Missed Opportunities		26-Aug-2026 00:08
Looks like part of the plant - nice camouflage!

Bill Miller		25-Aug-2026 23:41
Very well spotted against the leaf

Fabienne		25-Aug-2026 20:59
Le camouflage est parfait. C’est une superbe macro.

Helen Betts		25-Aug-2026 17:39
Fascinating shot. The caterpillar almost looks like part of the leaf. V.

joseantonio		25-Aug-2026 16:24
love that light.V.

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