Caterpillar Old World Swallowtail

by PeterLambrichs

The caterpillar of the Old World Swallowtail spends the first part of its life with the appearance of a bird dropping, an effective defense against predators.
As the caterpillar grows larger it becomes green with black and orange markings. The caterpillar still has a defense against predators in the form of an organ called an osmeterium which consists of retractable, fleshy projections behind its head that can release a foul smell if disturbed.

Pentax K7
Tamron AF SP 90/2,8 DI Macro
ISO-100
F 8
1/60
Uploaded30/08/2010 - 21:08
CategoryMacro
Shutter Speed1/60
Aperturef/8
LensN/A
ISO100
Focal Length90mm

cedricd
Posted 30/08/2010 - 21:20 Link
This is exquisite Peter, beautiful colours and the DOF is spot on.

Cedric
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matwhittington
Posted 30/08/2010 - 21:25 Link
Very nice shot indeed

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senn
Posted 30/08/2010 - 22:15 Link
Marvelous shot. One of the best of kind I ever contemplated. Congrats.
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szgabor
Posted 31/08/2010 - 06:12 Link
It is a gorgeous shot. It has nice colours, sharpness and well-controlled DOF. I really like it.
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pauljay
Posted 31/08/2010 - 08:37 Link
I think that's the first caterpillar I've seen here, certainly the first that once looked like a bird dropping!
Delightful shot.
Paul.

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john941
Posted 31/08/2010 - 09:53 Link
Fantastic shot Peter

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