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An insect with a trunk!


An insect with a trunk!
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 452 W: 52 N: 1082] (3680)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Casio ex100
Exposure: f/4, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Caterpillars [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-07 0:57
Viewed: 561
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all having a great weekend! The weather in Lancashire has been fine and warm - very unusual for October!

This morning I am posting the photograph of a caterpillar which I found traversing a wall near my home. It was a particularly 'big boy' and though we have many caterpillar around, this one was new to me! Having checked my books, I believe it to be an 'elephant hawk moth' caterpillar. (I'm happy to be corrected if anyone knows different!)

Here are some interesting facts about this caterpillar:
The elephant hawkmoth gets its name from the appearance of its larva, not because it is big but because it has a long, trunk-like nose.

However, when the larva senses danger it can withdraw its trunk creating a slightly more bulbous head shape; this is when the large eye-like markings on either side of its head can give the impression of a much more imposing creature to scare off potential predators.

Thank you for your visit. I hope you found it useful and please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph. :-)

pp cropped , sharpened, added border and text
nglen, uleko, Silke, gracious, jmirah, marieproue, japiey, Little-white has marked this note useful
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To marieproue: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-08 14:25
To jmirah: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-08 14:22
To gracious: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-08 14:19
To Silke: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-08 14:17
To uleko: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 2 10-07 10:11
To Silvio2006: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-07 07:21
To nglen: An insect with a trunk!Royaldevon 1 10-07 07:14
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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 10 N: 6273] (23568)
  • [2007-10-07 1:19]
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Hi Beverley. I think you are right with your ID.but not to sure. what ever its a good close up . showing the markings well. good natural colour .woith a nice POV. good notes and frame. well done TFS.
Nick..

Nice...could be Deilephilia elpenor as you suggest...good site is www.ukmoths.org for excellent descriptions etc..

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2686 W: 173 N: 8314] (26185)
  • [2007-10-07 3:58]
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Hello Beverley,
This is a funny little caterpillar that will one day turn into a very beautiful moth! Very fine macro clearly showing its markings. It would be interesting to know on what plant you found it?
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Bev, splendid caterpillar, excellent sharpness and great details, elegant presentation, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1730] (5406)
  • [2007-10-07 9:35]
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He is a beauty! For a caterpillar :)
Great details and colours!
A very fine posting -- let me know if anyone else can help with the ID, because I am sorry to say I cannot
TFs
silke

Hello Bev,
Good clarity and details on the caterpillar!
the exposure and focus is good too!
well composed and well framed always
have a great week ahead!
cheers
Tony

Hi Beverly,
Excellent photo of the little dog...It really looks like a little dog. Outstanding color and detail. Very well done.

TFS
Jim

hello
belle prise de cette larve, les couleurs sont nettes bon bg, encadrement bien adapté
bravo et merci a toi du partage
edith

Superbe, impressionnant avec tant de détails et toutes ses couleurs.
Bravo
Marie

Hi BR.

A good catch, dear BR.

Fine tones, here..
Salutes, and wish you a lovely day :)
ENJOYYYYY...

jean paul

Hello my friend,
I must excuse me, I discovered only this evening that you are on TN! I'm really an old sock..., but forget me, this is a period of busy work, planning the activities of the term and all extra-work in the afternoon for students of the last year. I'm very happy to meet you here, I will follow your shots with interest. This one is new for me, is very sharp and the particulars very neat. "What a great eyes you has....".
Sweet dreams,
Violetta

Hello Beverley,
Great details in this little fellow!
Patterns, colours and markings are well visible, so I guess the experts will have no problems with this one...
Well composed presentation, nice macro work!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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