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Caterpillar of Spurge Hawk-moth

Roztocze, Poland

The caterpillar of Spurge Hawk-moth, Zmrocznik wilczomleczek (Hyles euphorbiae syn. Celerio euphorbiae).
It is a European moth of the family Sphingidae. This hawk moth is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula)


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Lieve Snellings07-Jul-2011 03:11
so beautiful ! V
Milan Vogrin19-Sep-2009 09:36
Nice details!
mathilda williams18-Sep-2009 12:26
Wow! Pure magic, spectacular shot. Voted.
Guest 18-Sep-2009 04:56
Another impresive macro! Great work vVv
Sue Robertson16-Sep-2009 22:25
Wonderful macro.. the detail is superb.. v
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography15-Sep-2009 21:29
bravo,moje sa do bani.
Patricia Kay15-Sep-2009 20:20
Excellent macro Tomasz.....BV
Colin Clarke15-Sep-2009 19:44
Fantastic macro work, Tomasz. *V*
J. Scott Coile15-Sep-2009 18:27
Another crackin' macro Tomasz.
Ulla Inkeri Huhta15-Sep-2009 18:01
Wow, beautiful colours and a very nice close up. V
Guest 15-Sep-2009 16:49
Amazing, V!
Paco López15-Sep-2009 15:56
Superb!!!!!!!!!!! V!
Gerard Koehl15-Sep-2009 14:59
Wow... fantastique. V
Bryan Murahashi15-Sep-2009 14:39
Terrific colors and details of this little critter.
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad15-Sep-2009 14:09
Terrific macro of the caterpillar. Colours are brilliant. Voted
Eckhart Derschmidt15-Sep-2009 13:31
Great capture!
Found one of these impressive caterpillars a few days ago. When its grown up, it will become a Spurge Hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae)
Chris Spracklen15-Sep-2009 12:41
Amazing macro work, Tomasz! (V)
Fantastically vivid colours and details.
(My apologies for the recent silence ~ life's been very busy!)
Best regards, Chris
Aida Villaronga15-Sep-2009 11:28
Spectular macro! V
Guest 15-Sep-2009 11:19
excellent detail and color,. well done ! V~!
Ann...15-Sep-2009 11:11
Well he's one very brightly coloured critter!! Excellent detail......and his colours nicely match those of your Style Sheet!!