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Death's Head Hawkmoth caterpillar

Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by songlim18, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. songlim18

    songlim18 Seedling

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    Just sharing a small caterpillar I saw at the Butterfly Trail. I saw a larger one the other day, about 8cm long. At first I did not notice it because it was resting on the underside of a green leaf. However, it caught my attention when it wriggled very hard to get rid of a few weaver ants trying to attack it.

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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Isn't he/she a beauty, so silky green looking.
    I found this link to the Moth it becomes, very interesting information about them... Death's-head Hawkmoth
     
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    Philip Nulty Strong Ash

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    Songlim18,..a well captured picture,..and a beauty in both forms,..thanks for sharing.


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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    A moth with some unusual characteristics, raiding bee hives and making sounds. I wonder how many creatures can get in and out of a bee hive unscathed? Nice picture and good observation as it appears to have good camouflage.

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    Metamorphose is alive in all things, some change a lot (your catipiller) and some ever so subtle.
    The skull on it's head uncanny.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    At first I thought, "what a strange name", but once seeing the moth...pretty much self-explanatory.
     
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    It is indeed a beauty! Thanks for the link. Jodie Foster has it on her lips, found on the movie poster of The Silence of the Lambs.

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    It will really make my day if I capture this on my sensor. :p
     
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    Many thanks for the additional information Jerry. I did not know that this moth is so brave and tough!
     
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    What a beauty. The markings are remarkable!
     
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