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)
I totally agree with the title. And the macro is amazing! Congrats...
V Oooh, this certainly is an alien! ET's cousin, I think! A close encounter of the very best quality. Superb macro work - and composition. Interesting commentary too, thank you Danny:))))
Good tiitle and perfect macro!
oh Danny, thanks, i'm speechless and now... i can only... vote
impressive shot! perfect
jaw drops Stunning work Danny!
Wow This is excellent I agree a close encounter indeed Love it Vote n hugs Susan~
Now here's a face you don't see too often. A wonderful macro Dan... I have .. (yes I know it sounds weird) .. a 'soft spot' for caterpillars. Pleasantly surprised.
Wow...never seen one before. Looks 'not of this world'! Excellent macro!!!
Oh wow,its always great to see caterpillars, and how they have evolved some defenses. This one is one of the more cool ones in my book,to appear like the head of a snake puts the dear into any bird,lol. Excellent capture and job here for sure.
Unique capture....quite adorable in it's own way.. Marvelous capture!
Kind of speechless with this. All i can think of is getting it into my favs.
Very well caught my friend Happy New Year
Nature is amazing! And you perfectly captured its beauty!
This is just tooooo cool Danny! Superb closeup and thanks for the info, because I was like "wtf is that?" lol.
Incredible and wonderful macro my friend!!! Vote
Excellent !
All this description was logged in with pen and ink and a little color wash by an illustrator. Now the camera transcends that dry lifeless collecting with something almost comical as "Alice in Wonderland's" smoking caterpillar.
What an awesome image perfect title Vote
Wowww..!!! amzing...excellent Macro...!! love this one.*** V***
This one is surely a beauty.:O))
I couldn't stop looking at this, it is delightfully wierd and beautiful. ~V~
Really impressive ! Genially captured.
Totally mesmorizing.
beats a Hummer anyday! Especially at wartime...
Wow! I can hardly believe my eyes! What an amazing capture! As a kid I was into entomology but never saw that forked gland! Terrific information!
Excellent photography my friend! Wonderful capture!!
Neato denob! Keep it up.
awed... fascinating image!! :]
A stunner, Danny! Fantastic capture, amazing colors and brilliant imagination :))