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Large Tiger Moth - caterpilar


Large Tiger Moth - caterpilar
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Copyright: Chris Jonko (Christopher_PL) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 52 N: 662] (2381)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): European caterpilars [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-17 3:39
Viewed: 813
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
PL: Niedźwiedziówka krasa
UK: Large Tiger Moth
SK: Spriadač čremchový
CZ: Přástevník střemchový

This time VERY rare species - Pericalia matronula from Arctiidae. In most countries of Europe it's protected species.
The caterpilars feeds on different foodplants like:
* Corylus spp.
* Lonicera xyloseteum L.
* Salix caprea L.
* Fraxinus spp.
* Leontdon spp.

The caterpilars overwinters twice before pupating. The picture presents adult caterpilar. I hope you'll like it ;-)
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Hello Chris,

Excllent work, Great details, very crisp, Nicly composed and capture fur ball, Perfect POV DOF BG, excellent work,

TFS Kyle

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Gratulacje z okazji 100 zdjecia. Bardzo fajny kudlacz i chyba pierwszy raz na treknature. Nigdy nie widzialem ani gasienicy ani doroslgo motyla.
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Krzysiek

Hi Chris,
"Pericallia matronula" - what a unique and rare encounter you are sharing here with TN! Congratulations!
And congratulations also to your posting # 100!
Thank you for the fine gallery of rare and unusual species you are presenting here, and for the excellent data base of European butterflies and moths you have introduced to us as a very useful tool and a place to participate. I am looking forward to seeing more and more of your captures. Maybe even an adult moth of Pericallia matronula?
With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

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