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Rule number one for macrophotography in the field is "CHECK". And then "CHECK AGAIN". This small caterpillar has an unusual shape, and was covered with debris (mostly parts of leaves and stems). These were attached to several hooks that the caterpillar had in the body. Another singular feature of this cat is the series of teeth like protuberances it has in its "neck", three at each side. As I don't know anything about it, I can only wonder if this is a case moth caterpillar that lost its case or if it is another species of moth which also adopts that kind of camo.
Spotted on Jun 25, 2013
Submitted on Jun 26, 2013
17 Comments
Incrível!!!
Incredible job Sergio!
Fabulous photography of an amazing Caterpillar, Sergio !!
What an amazing series. Makes one wonder what one might have missed already... ;)
I have to say incredible as well...Nice macro!
Incredible series Sergio! Nature is amazing :-)
Thank you Rieko, obrigado Mayra, gentil como sempre... :-)
Incrível Sérgio!
Truly amazing!
Thanks Larry.
Awesome spotting Sergio!
This is amazing!
Thank you Jakubko, Mark and Adarsha.
There you found something weirdo again :P
Amazing creature and great shots as usual Sergio.
However this caterpillar looks a little "spiky" for Geometridae..
Fantastic! Looks like Geometridae, I do know some North American Geometrinae like to attach debris in this fashion.