Nibble, Nibble, Nibble by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 image.
This year I made it a point to provide climbing supports for a number of Passion Flower Vines that are growing in a clearing on my land. I first notice their presence last year. I like the flowers and the foliage provides food for several species of butterfly caterpillars.
The new vines at less than 6 inches long and have only a few leaves but already are providing food for this years first hatching of Varigated Fritillary caterpillars.
This one was about 1/2 inch long. By looking very closely, I saw some that were no more than 1/8 inch in length. Hopefully I will be able to get some shots of the new Butterflies when they start emerging this summer.
In the mean time, this is the primary purpose of these colorful little eating machines - Nibble, Nibble, Nibble.
Thanks to all who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (14)
Excellent picture ! :)
OMG...what a beauty my Dear!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Wow!!! Wonderful macro with awesome colors and details!!! Fantastic view!!!
An excellent macro... an indeed the promise of a beautiful butty !
Absolutely a stunning image! Beautiful work! Bravo!
Where do you find all your gorgeous caterpillars? Another great macro!!! Bravo!!!
Hungry felleow. Beautiful!
Excellent macro. You can just feel him munching away.
look at that little nibbler .. how sweet. Beautiful macro!
You are too kind. I weep when I see caterpillers eat my leaves. I feel so bad that my plants are suffering. Never thought much about the caterpillers needed the food. Great shot.
Superb macro with wonderful light and colours. Excellent clarity and details in this fine capture. xx
Amazing macro of this funny looking creature! :-) Terrific catch and I like your framing very much as well.
Wonderful details in this macro. Superb work with colours too
Great capture...