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)
Oh wow Dan, love this shot! Right up close and personal!V
Wonderful and exceptional, Daniel :)) a pure wonder :) I love the colours, the POV/ DOF and this very unsual scenry you have captured :)) Congratulations for this marvelous shot :)) V
As Mel...what the f*** is THAt..!!!!...supreme macro mate and one to be proud off for sure :)
wow..awesome
Wow, beautiful colors and shot!
Weird wonderful and top notch!!
Beautiful POV!! Really fasinating shot!!!!
After that butterfly, I had to come check this guy out. WOW again!!!! Another amazing image...you are blowing my mind here!!! 8^O V
Another awesome image!!
This one is really incredible. You have an eye like an eagle to capture this beautiful insects ! It's one of the most great photo you have make. Ciao Danny, e continua il tuo ottimo lavoro !!! Nathalie and Giancarlo
Awesome schot.. I love the abstractness of this macro!
wow stunning close up!
An amazing macro. I also love the description.
INcredible!!!! Wow! :-) What an amazing macro this is!! I stumbled across it from Doug's fav list as I was peeking at it and I'm so glad I did! :-) Excellent and have you sold it to National Geographic yet?? :-) V even though this is a little late I have to VOTE anyway! :-)
Highly unique!