Caterpillar Old World Swallowtail
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.
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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
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Posted 31/08/2010 - 06:12
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It is a gorgeous shot. It has nice colours, sharpness and well-controlled DOF. I really like it.
Posted 31/08/2010 - 09:53
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Fantastic shot Peter
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