Indian Moon Moth Series pt 1

GOLDENORFE

first of a series following life cycle of the INDIAN MOON MOTH.
one of the most beautiful of all moths.
the first red/orange stage the catterpillers here were 8-12mm in length, very difficult to get white hairs and spines sharp,they are very active at this stage.
hope you like.
phil.






skin shedding ,time to get bigger.






they change colour & appearance next.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

JetCrocodile

Very nice! Like number 3 most of all!

Regards,
sven

Jack'll do

Great shots Phil. #3 & 4 are SPECTACULAR.

Lord Vetinari

LOvely series of captures
Were you playing with colour temperature- the last one looks a lot warmer than the others ?
Brian V.

Skippy

GOLDENORFE wrote:

first of a series following life cycle of the INDIAN MOON MOTH.
one of the most beautiful of all moths.
the first red/orange stage the catterpillers here were 8-12mm in length, very difficult to get white hairs and spines sharp,they are very active at this stage.
hope you like.
phil.

skin shedding ,time to get bigger.
they change colour & appearance next.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

Beautiful series Phil, glad you got a side shot (image 4)
It's nice to see what the whole caterpillar looks like.

It's really pretty, I'd beside meself with joy if I found one like that in my backyard I tell ya ... Skippy
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GOLDENORFE

Lord Vetinari wrote:

LOvely series of captures
Were you playing with colour temperature- the last one looks a lot warmer than the others ?
Brian V.

no, they change colour to more of an orange/red near to 3rd instar[skin change] i have tried to keep colour of catterpiller as correct as poss, it has warmed up leaves though.
guess my exposure not too good on that frame.
phil