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
Camera Make: |
PENTAX |
Camera Model: |
PENTAX K-7 |
Date Taken: |
2010-08-14 15:01:19 |
Exposure Program: |
Aperture priority |
Aperture: |
f/8 |
Max Aperture Value: |
N/A |
ISO Speed Rating: |
100 |
Focal Length: |
90 mm |
Lens: |
N/A |
Metering Mode: |
Center weighted average |
Exposure Time: |
1/60 sec |
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