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Grey Dagger moth Caterpillar

Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
edited October 16, 2014 in Holy Macro
This is the caterpillar of the Grey Dagger moth (Acronicta psi). The 'daggers' get their English names from the black dagger-like markings on the forewings. The colourful larva seen here is marked with red and yellow and has a tall 'hump' on the back, close to the head. This is to warn predators, not humans!

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Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/250 sec, f/8, ISO 125


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Paul.


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