Hawk Moth Caterpillar | 10% to shy-fox
I am gladly coming up with some fascinating caterpillar pictures that I found somewhere around shrubland, that is Hawk Moth caterpillar, it has no feather, unlike the common other caterpillars that show scary faces. This caterpillar has a cute decorative body with attached black horns. As we all know, the caterpillar will become butterfly or moth in a certain period and change themselves to be more adorable insects.
The caterpillars are quite sedentary and remain feeding in one area of a plant until the immediate leaves have been depleted when they’ll move a short distance onto the nearest untouched growth.
Actually, I often skip caterpillar, especially the feather ones which show me less attractive but this one is exceptional. The unique thing about caterpillars is that they are colorful and fluffy before they really become butterflies or moths. Caterpillar of Death's-head Hawk Moth is probably one of the more attractive caterpillars of the moth world.
A large caterpillar, 12 to 13 cm, 4 inches, in length. One of the 3 species of Death's-head Hawk Moth. This could be one of the last instars.source
| Camera | Nikon D7000 |
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| Category | Insect Photography |
| Lens | Tamron Tele-Macro 70-300 |
WoW! Mindblowing macrophotography, Also so cute color.
Thank you!
Fantastic ! Your pictures of the Hawk Moth caterpillar are amazing and captured its unique features beautifully. Your description of its behavior and transformation process into a beautiful butterfly/moth is both educational and intriguing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Thank for ur kind words!