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15-APR-2006 Petesie Lee

04/16/06

Black Swallowtail Larva on Rue in My Garden

I have never seen a caterpillar with those little "horns" before. It is called an osmeterium*.
I had my family for our Easter celebration yesterday, so did not have a chance to
post this one.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter....I did, with all of the family here yesterday
singing in the choir at the Easter Vigil last night,
and today a trip to a lovely buffet with my daughter and her family in Austin....
then a much needed nap!

* Normally hidden, this forked structure can be everted when the caterpillar is threatened, and used to emit a foul-smelling secretion containing terpenes.

Nikon Coolpix 4500
1/86s f/4.4 at 16.2mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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snootydog09-May-2006 02:34
This is outstanding. I love all the larva you find. Are those eggs in the crotch of those stems?
purpod25-Apr-2006 07:02
Incredible macro ~ Xllnt capture & great commentary ~ Already voted 8^P
Greg Harp25-Apr-2006 06:41
Gorgeous work, stunning closeup.
virginiacoastline23-Apr-2006 02:14
voted! On purpose!!! This is AMAZING petesie . . . somehow my swallowtail caterpillars don't look quite like Texas ones. One FABulous macro!!
Buz Kiefer20-Apr-2006 23:32
Very good macro with super color Petesie. Interesting commentary as well. Vote.
Sheila19-Apr-2006 23:25
Wow! Terrific detail and colour!
Coleen Perilloux Landry17-Apr-2006 23:41
Wonderful detail. It almost looks like a stuffed insect. Vote
J. Scott Coile17-Apr-2006 14:57
Super macro Petesie!
akleja17-Apr-2006 07:37
Wonderful macro!
Elaine (etfitz)17-Apr-2006 03:21
Incredible detail! He looks like he is going to climb out of my screen! Happy Easter!
Karen Leaf17-Apr-2006 02:39
Wow this is outstanding. I can't imagine him being threatened by you, tho. And hope you weren't in the direct line of secretions, lol!
Happy Easter Petesie.
Mindy McNaugher17-Apr-2006 02:14
Fabulous macro Petesie! Stunning details! Sounds like you had a beautiful Easter with your family!
Graham Tomlin17-Apr-2006 01:38
fab v regards Helen
laine8216-Apr-2006 23:51
Your macros are always of such quality & interest, Petesie. A Happy Easter to you as well. It sounds as if it was a very busy & enjoyable one.
Guest 16-Apr-2006 23:48
Stunning close up
Laryl16-Apr-2006 23:10
wow what an amazing colorful little one.. neat macro Petesie!
Guest 16-Apr-2006 23:10
Great macro.
Gayle P. Clement16-Apr-2006 23:08
Beautiful detail.
Jola Dziubinska16-Apr-2006 23:00
Gorgeous macro.
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