Macro Aliens by danob

Photography • Macro • posted on Jan 02, 2005

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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. Thanks for taking time to look and comment

Comments (75)

Kropot

11:21AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow, thats a stunning pov. And the green, orange sharpness, is beautifull Dan.

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SophiaDeer

11:21AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Excellent marco!! I have never seen a caterpillar this close up before. You would do well with National Geographic...you are excellent!!!

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sharky_

11:23AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Beautiful Catch. Love it very much. Aloha

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Synapse

11:23AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

When I see exemplary captures such as this I think of those natural history films set to music, such as Microcosmos and Lifepulse. This is a joy to behold and a real education, I can't recall whether I've come across this species before or not. Absolutely wonderful and I can't get over the sharp clarity of this shot, it's so pure. Thumbs up Danny, again ;-)

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WandM

11:26AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

This is amazing! The capture, the compo, the colors, the explenation well everything. Fantastic!

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marybelgium

11:28AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Excellent macro ! Bravo !

Tedz

11:30AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

May the Force be with You...Danobi! muuuuuuuuuah! salute A fantastic Machine...how many Miles to the Gallon does it do?

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Krystie

11:36AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Thanks for your awesome macro! I had never seen this kind of creature before! Bravo!! :o)

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NODROG69

11:37AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Stunning shot Danny ~ the markings on this caterpillar are amazing, and thanks for the info. Happy New Year to you.

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tizjezzme

11:37AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

perfect macro... looks like its waving at us :)

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RedundantlyAbundant

11:41AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow! It's confusing markings work 'cause I couldn't tell what the hell this was before I read your caption. Beautiful!

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borsy

11:47AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Fantastic image!!!

FirstBlueMoon

11:49AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

It's a pretty little thing!...in a weird kind of way. I thought it was a snake at first. The soft green and blur in the photo is beautiful! And your info on the subject was appreciated - excellent!!

vlaaitje

11:59AM | Sun, 02 January 2005

We talk about the camouflage.....such a awesome shot....the colors and dof are splendid......it looks like a real alien.......my vote

soulofharmony

12:17PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

stunning macro and info.. love the little folked tongue... excellent DOF :)

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Lledeline

12:24PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Well done

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nongo

12:28PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

This has got to be one of the wildest looking creatures I've seen!! It truely is alien-like in it's appearance! Excellent capture and thanks for all the info!!!! VOTE

Pierre59

12:30PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow, superbe et excellente macro fantastique !!! +VOTE+

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Sekadhar

12:32PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Super! That little one looks so funny! excellent shot:))!!!

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iaacf

12:51PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

When I first looked at the picture I did not see what it was, but after readig your describtion your photograph made some sense to me. Anyway.. it is special and rare picture.. I never saw this.

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kenwas

1:46PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Just an amazing capture! Vote!

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zulaan

2:07PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow !!! Stunning macro !!! Perfect !!! ;)

tony_br22

2:11PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

WOOOW.. what a close up on this Swallowtail caterpillar - and for the cool information. Such a fantastic world you reveal by getting this close .. and even more intrieguing when it is with such precision and detalil. Super capture!

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madame

2:17PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

What a superb macro.... it looks really like an alien ! Wonderfully original... perfectly done, Danny !! v

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Lalani

3:17PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Beautiful colors on this one.. the few that lived on my orange tree were brown instead of green =)

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gunsan

3:53PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

This is one of the most amazing shots i have seen! Such a combination of that bizarre creature and the extremely beautiful colors and DOF. If it had not been for your explanation I could have guessed you were visiting another dimension :-)

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