Macro Aliens by danob
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Description
Swallowtail caterpillars of the Papilionidae family are usually smooth-bodied and vary in colour from green or yellow-orange with black markings to a colour pattern that gives them the appearance of a bird dropping or the head of a snake with conspicuous "eyes." All swallowtail caterpillar species possess a scent gland called an osmeterium that is located just behind the head. When disturbed, this fleshy-looking, forked, orange-red gland is everted from its pouch and releases a disagreeable odour. Because the caterpillars are relatively large and very colourful, they too (with royal and silkworm caterpillars) are quite noticeable. Very few species would be considered important pests. Many adults from this family are colourful and beautiful medium-size to large butterflies. Their name is derived from the presence of tail-like projections on the hind wings.
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Comments (75)
Excellent marco!! I have never seen a caterpillar this close up before. You would do well with National Geographic...you are excellent!!!
Wow, thats a stunning pov. And the green, orange sharpness, is beautifull Dan.
Beautiful Catch. Love it very much. Aloha
When I see exemplary captures such as this I think of those natural history films set to music, such as Microcosmos and Lifepulse. This is a joy to behold and a real education, I can't recall whether I've come across this species before or not. Absolutely wonderful and I can't get over the sharp clarity of this shot, it's so pure. Thumbs up Danny, again ;-)
This is amazing! The capture, the compo, the colors, the explenation well everything. Fantastic!
Excellent macro ! Bravo !
May the Force be with You...Danobi! muuuuuuuuuah! salute A fantastic Machine...how many Miles to the Gallon does it do?
Thanks for your awesome macro! I had never seen this kind of creature before! Bravo!! :o)
Stunning shot Danny ~ the markings on this caterpillar are amazing, and thanks for the info. Happy New Year to you.
perfect macro... looks like its waving at us :)
Wow! It's confusing markings work 'cause I couldn't tell what the hell this was before I read your caption. Beautiful!
Fantastic image!!!
It's a pretty little thing!...in a weird kind of way. I thought it was a snake at first. The soft green and blur in the photo is beautiful! And your info on the subject was appreciated - excellent!!
We talk about the camouflage.....such a awesome shot....the colors and dof are splendid......it looks like a real alien.......my vote
stunning macro and info.. love the little folked tongue... excellent DOF :)
Well done
This has got to be one of the wildest looking creatures I've seen!! It truely is alien-like in it's appearance! Excellent capture and thanks for all the info!!!! VOTE
Wow, superbe et excellente macro fantastique !!! +VOTE+
Super! That little one looks so funny! excellent shot:))!!!
When I first looked at the picture I did not see what it was, but after readig your describtion your photograph made some sense to me. Anyway.. it is special and rare picture.. I never saw this.
Just an amazing capture! Vote!
Wow !!! Stunning macro !!! Perfect !!! ;)
WOOOW.. what a close up on this Swallowtail caterpillar - and for the cool information. Such a fantastic world you reveal by getting this close .. and even more intrieguing when it is with such precision and detalil. Super capture!
What a superb macro.... it looks really like an alien ! Wonderfully original... perfectly done, Danny !! v
Beautiful colors on this one.. the few that lived on my orange tree were brown instead of green =)
This is one of the most amazing shots i have seen! Such a combination of that bizarre creature and the extremely beautiful colors and DOF. If it had not been for your explanation I could have guessed you were visiting another dimension :-)
LOL looks very funny! but it's a fantastic and gorgeous macro! excellent detailed and colored! simply perfect! ;o)
whoa! absolutely fantastic! just love it! V
now that a close encounter here very good
Awesome macro with fantastic tones! Bravo!