Yes, I'm Looking At You! by TwoPynts
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Description
"Photography is a means of recording forever the things one sees for a moment." ~ Aaron Sussman
Here is a moth that my son Connor caught as a caterpiller, that soon went into chrysalis, and then a week or two later hatched into this amazing moth. This is it soon after that 'hatching.' Enjoy Andreas! ;'] ----- Species Pachylia ficus - Fig Sphinx - Hodges#7841 Size 4 3/4 - 5 1/2 inches (12 - 14 cm) wingspan. Identification Forewing upperside is orangish brown with a paler patch along the costa at the tip. Hindwing upperside is orange to orangish brown with a black outer border, a black median band, and a white spot on the outer margin near the body. Caterpillars vary widely in coloration. If diagonal stripes are present they are unusual for sphinx moths in that they slope away from the tail end, not up towards it. Caterpillars may undergo a dramatic color change (green with orange back) prior to pupation. Range This great hawkmoth, which is common in Central and South America, occurs sparingly in Florida and Texas. Specifically, Uruguay north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to Florida, South Texas, and southern Arizona. Strays north to Indiana and Pennsylvania. Season "Several flights throughout the year in the tropics, peninsular Florida, and South Texas." Food Caterpillar hosts: Various species of fig (Ficus). Adult food: Flower nectar. Caterpillar also reported on Mango. Adults begin feeding before sunset. Caterpillars pupate in cocoons spun in litter on the ground. ----- Thank you for your transparent comments on my last upload,
FRESH III
----- Olympus C-8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (752) Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations
Comments (39)
and soon be off to eat holes in your clothes!super macro
I must agree I understand Andreas when I see this creature! But your macro is stunning as always!!! and so is the compo! Bravo!!!!!!!!
It really looking very beautifull. Amazing. :))) Well done.
what an amazing shot Kort!! Such an alien looking creature! You get a sense that it is still "Wobbly". Too cool!!
This macro shot looks so sharp and fabulous that the moth could be alive! Fabulous moth portrait! Amazing really!!!
Great macro/bio. thanx ;-)
Impressive macro of this alien looking moth. And thanks for the info.
Very nice Macro. Great DOF. Well done! John
WOWSA Kort super close-up (everbody already said macro ! hehehe) or what ! he look's just about rady to shoot through into the wild blue yonder...KKK ~Cheers :o)
WOOOW! What a superb macro! GOD it's an fantastic image!!
I wasn't even sure what this was at first.The stem appears attached to his stomach,thorax,whatever it's called...You're right.Andreas is soooo going to looooooove this one,lol.Really cool macro,Kort,and he's beautiful in an other-wordly kind of way.Thanks for sharing!-M :^)
Amazing capture! excellent details
nature tells us
that's pretty cool! i like the comp and lighting, they're very good! well done Kort!
Wonderful macro and great information. Good job.
Enjoy what??? Huh??? Youre a really mean man arent ya? I gotta hand it to ya though....awesome macro and composition. The way you captured it dragging its ass like that, lol. Amazing clarity and depth to this marvel....so be honest...after you had photographed it....you did smack it didnt you? Yeah you did. #;o) Pheeeeew! Very impressive work my friend. I sure hope you get to enjoy a hot day at work in return for this one. LOL. #:oD
A special look!!!!!
So strange... I also couldn't figure oout what I'm looking at. Great DOF, though! Thanks for sharing this mothy creature! 8;o)
Nice work Kort like the way you have homed in on the facinating aspects of this lovely Moth And it is a great way to introduce the kids to the wonders of wildlife
Love the newly hatched look! :0)
OMG! A moth!! :S Nice closeup/macro shot KORT! The lighting is great tho specially with those tones! Nicely composed and well framed my friend! Thank you for the share JOE
Amazing POV. Excellent macro!!
I feel like wanting to pet the little feller. KP
Gruesome beast - awesome capture ;)
Ergonomics and shape no engineer can duplicate functionally! You captured this marvel well. Your POV stirred the imagination.
Interesting!!! Both the photo and the commentary. Great work.... HUGS!!!!
This one looks tough and mean. Beautiful capture. Aloha
Fascinating creatur indeed and so wonderfully captured!!! Superb!
It looks like it has a cape on... this moth is really well presented!
Ha, ha...hope he is not looking at me!!! Excellent done!!!