Yes, I'm Looking At You! by TwoPynts

Photography • Macro • posted on Oct 24, 2006

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"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,

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Comments (39)

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Richardphotos

8:52AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

and soon be off to eat holes in your clothes!super macro

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Loloe

8:57AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

I must agree I understand Andreas when I see this creature! But your macro is stunning as always!!! and so is the compo! Bravo!!!!!!!!

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helanker

9:06AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

It really looking very beautifull. Amazing. :))) Well done.

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Digimon

9:11AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

what an amazing shot Kort!! Such an alien looking creature! You get a sense that it is still "Wobbly". Too cool!!

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Gor111

9:11AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

This macro shot looks so sharp and fabulous that the moth could be alive! Fabulous moth portrait! Amazing really!!!

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Flannelman

9:14AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Great macro/bio. thanx ;-)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

9:17AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Impressive macro of this alien looking moth. And thanks for the info.

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monjo71

9:26AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Very nice Macro. Great DOF. Well done! John

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jif3d

9:39AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

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)

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squirrel2005

9:40AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

WOOOW! What a superb macro! GOD it's an fantastic image!!

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Margana

9:44AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

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 :^)

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Lary

9:50AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Amazing capture! excellent details

SecondChoice

10:00AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

nature tells us

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EricSBauer

10:00AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

that's pretty cool! i like the comp and lighting, they're very good! well done Kort!

MrsLubner

10:02AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Wonderful macro and great information. Good job.

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Zacko

10:07AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

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

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creanum

10:25AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

A special look!!!!!

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st_fish

10:28AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

So strange... I also couldn't figure oout what I'm looking at. Great DOF, though! Thanks for sharing this mothy creature! 8;o)

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danob

10:39AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

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

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odie

10:58AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

Love the newly hatched look! :0)

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nattarious

11:04AM | Tue, 24 October 2006

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

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