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)

pimbotin

5:41PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

I totally agree with the title. And the macro is amazing! Congrats...

kora

5:44PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

V Oooh, this certainly is an alien! ET's cousin, I think! A close encounter of the very best quality. Superb macro work - and composition. Interesting commentary too, thank you Danny:))))

fblnet

5:46PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Good tiitle and perfect macro!

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ascrazy

6:28PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

oh Danny, thanks, i'm speechless and now... i can only... vote

jstsittinghere

6:38PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

impressive shot! perfect

Michelle A.

6:45PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

jaw drops Stunning work Danny!

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Blush

7:11PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow This is excellent I agree a close encounter indeed Love it Vote n hugs Susan~

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addiek

8:07PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Now here's a face you don't see too often. A wonderful macro Dan... I have .. (yes I know it sounds weird) .. a 'soft spot' for caterpillars. Pleasantly surprised.

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Andromeda31

8:57PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Wow...never seen one before. Looks 'not of this world'! Excellent macro!!!

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Apophis906

9:02PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Oh wow,its always great to see caterpillars, and how they have evolved some defenses. This one is one of the more cool ones in my book,to appear like the head of a snake puts the dear into any bird,lol. Excellent capture and job here for sure.

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Punaguy

9:28PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Unique capture....quite adorable in it's own way.. Marvelous capture!

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DJB

10:58PM | Sun, 02 January 2005

Kind of speechless with this. All i can think of is getting it into my favs.

patmartj

3:11AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

Very well caught my friend Happy New Year

Nasht

5:23AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

Nature is amazing! And you perfectly captured its beauty!

M_Moraitis

5:48AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

This is just tooooo cool Danny! Superb closeup and thanks for the info, because I was like "wtf is that?" lol.

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:22AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

Incredible and wonderful macro my friend!!! Vote

NataLibera70

7:10AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

Excellent !

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tallpindo

7:18AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

All this description was logged in with pen and ink and a little color wash by an illustrator. Now the camera transcends that dry lifeless collecting with something almost comical as "Alice in Wonderland's" smoking caterpillar.

zatman

8:04AM | Mon, 03 January 2005

What an awesome image perfect title Vote

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