Follow the clues by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Sep 22, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera, hand-held image. Here is a short collage demonstrating the basic clues which showed me the way to get a shot of this Goatweed Butterfly caterpillar. 1. I noticed the caterpillar droppings (frass) which were laying on a leaf. 2. I looked above the droppings and saw the rolled up leaf (this species use silk to roll up the leaves and use them as shelter) with a few droppings hanging from the small bottom opening. 3. I looked inside and saw the head of the caterpillar. 4. The young caterpillar makes his appearance (after a bit of poking to get him out). So now you know how to look for Goatweed caterpillars, lol. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (14)

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Richardphotos

12:23AM | Mon, 22 September 2008

very interesting and superb photography

MrsLubner

12:39AM | Mon, 22 September 2008

You certainly have a love for bugs and you are so very patient with them. Wonderful series of shots and good information. BTW, how are you coming on your house?

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durleybeachbum

2:00AM | Mon, 22 September 2008

Fascinating!! Marvellous pics, especially the one looking down into the leaf!

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flora-crassella

2:34AM | Mon, 22 September 2008

very interesting your photos! Wonderful!

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JeffG7BRJ

2:48AM | Mon, 22 September 2008

A detective as well as a photographer and builder, like PJ, I have been wondering how the house is coming along? Excellent collage, it shows you dedication to getting the shot, they say patience is a virtue, one I used to have myself at one point. I seem to have lost most of it along the way. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!

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