Huge Caterpillar by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Insects • posted on May 19, 2009

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This little beastie was about as thick as my thumb and about four inches long. I have no idea what it will turn out to be so maybe Danny or someone else can identify it for me. I must say it is the largest one I have ever seen. Taken at the Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon. Alan and I plan on a re visit on the 8th of June; this coming Saturday we are at the 1940's weekend at the East Lancs Railway, lots of steam and WWII re-enactments, on Monday we travel to the City of Chester for a walk about. Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make. Please zoom for full effect, bottom left is pretty near to actual size.

Comments (28)

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SSoffia

5:10AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

O_O AMAZING COLLAGE & WONDERFUL CAPTURES DEAR JEFF :)

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Dreamingbee

5:11AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

fantastic collage!

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Amosicho

5:12AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

wonderful collage

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artaddict2

5:36AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Outstanding collection of images Jeff, this was indeed an impressive caterpillar! I'm all set for the days out, it seems that it is all or nothing with a few trips arranged within a short space of time, lol can't contain myself!

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Richardphotos

5:49AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

very huge Jeff.maybe an alien pod?excellent collage

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durleybeachbum

6:12AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Wonderful shots!!!

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danob

7:41AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Wonderful at least such large Larvae are not that common and this looks rather like the last stage of the Luna Moth larva which is more sertiferous and such large caterpillars are rare in butterflies apart from ones like the Spice Bush or some swallow tails

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tennesseecowgirl

8:46AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Truly remarkable work Jeff.

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MrsRatbag

9:07AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Wow, great series!

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e-brink

9:09AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Wow! It probably turns into a dragon.

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Leeco

9:44AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

I agree with e-brink. I think it may be a dragon, lol. I really don't know what it will be. Caterpillars go through as many as 5-6 molting phases and each phase can look totally different so it can be very confusing as to an ID but one this big is almost sure to be a later stage instar. Maybe you will see him flying in June, lol. Lee

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Fidelity2

10:10AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

It is a masterpiece. 5+.

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virginiese

11:22AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

beautiful captures ! I'm always afraid with caterpillars :-)

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CavalierLady

11:57AM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Wonderful collage, Jeff, that certainly is huge, larger than I have ever seen! Well taken shots!

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beachzz

12:07PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

WOW-simply amazing shots here, Jeff!!

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Stringy

2:46PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Thats an impressive specimen. Must be quite a sight to see the transformation. Fascinating collage!

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kgb224

3:56PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Excellent capture my friend.

MrsLubner

4:09PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

I'm like Danny...I was thinking that only the Luna moth could produce something this large. The caterpillar goes through so many different changes and appearances that I can't be sure but it almost has to be one. Outstanding shots!

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kasalin

5:26PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

This are really gorgeous and very expressive images !!! 5* Hugs Karin :)

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delaorden_ojeda

5:29PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Hi Jeff ! , nice to be here and see this wonderful capture, impressive ! I have neves seen one like this, fantastic collage, great info and superb serie of photos, excelent my friend , bravo !

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auntietk

10:38PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

Oh my gosh ... that's just huge! I'm not sure I want to know what comes out of that thing when it hatches. Sheesh!

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hipps13

11:03PM | Tue, 19 May 2009

fuzzy it looks love the green wonderful captures, Jeff warm hug, Linda

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stevey3d

1:51AM | Wed, 20 May 2009

Superb images Jeff! Excellent detail!

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ragouc

5:53AM | Wed, 20 May 2009

Very good shots and composition.

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DrMutato

4:40PM | Wed, 20 May 2009

Oh guys, I'm sorry but it's not a luna moth. I've raised a luna moth caterpillar through the pupa and into the moth stage and the larvae do not have "hair". Unfortunately I don't know what it really is.

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