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Twin-spotted Quaker


Twin-spotted Quaker
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 419 W: 15 N: 1827] (6601)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-30
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-30 12:19
Viewed: 359
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Perigrapha munda (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
(Previous names: Anorthoa munda, Orthosia munda)
En: Twin-spotted Quaker
Wingspan 38-44 mm.

A variable species, with forewings ranging from pale buff to reddish-brown. The blackish twin spots are usually obvious, but in some forms, including ab. immaculata, these are reduced to barely discernible rufous marks, or obsolete.
It is widely distributed in woodland habitats in England and Wales, but local in Ireland and Scotland.
Flying in March and April, like several related species, it can be found feeding on sallow blossom at night.
The caterpillars feed in early summer on various trees, including oak (Quercus), aspen (Populus tremulata) and sallow (Salix).
(Source: UK Moths)

I found this caterpillar on the bark of a oak. Taken with a monopod and a Sigma macro ring flash. Photo rotated.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-05-30 12:22]

Hi Catherine. This one is well hidden against the wood. I had a job to see it at first. Once again you have taken fine detail and natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-05-30 12:27]

Hello Catherine!

Very well camouflaged caterpillar. Very good quality of picture - sharp, with good details, DOF and natural colours. I hope will see also imago soon. Interesting post.

Very interesting photo

Hi MF Catherine, an awesome macro capture of this caterpillar from wonderful low POV with fine composition and details.
TFS and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,
Bayram

Good shot of this well camouflaged caterpillar.
I like tha pattern detail on the shiny head.
Cheers & TFS
Steve

Indeed it does resemble those I have seen on some trees after falling...they leave an unusual pattern in the bark. It was the first thing I thought of even before reading it creeps on Oaks...being a tree love...it wold not make me feel badly if nature took its course on these before they damaged my trees...but I am only a caretaker. Your thought provoking image is well received.
Bob

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2759] (10600)
  • [2009-05-30 23:46]

Merhaba Catherine,
çok güzel bir makro çalışma olmuş, henüz görmediğim değişik bir tür.
Tebrik ederim.

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-05-31 2:05]

Hello Catherine,

Nice camouflage!!

You saw this! Good eyes!

Hace a nice day


brigitte

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