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Caterpillar
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Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2678 W: 173 N: 8282] (26095)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot Pro1
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Australia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-19 12:58
Viewed: 1392
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Impatiens Hawk Moth

This is the caterpillar of the Impatiens Hawk Moth - Theretra Oldenlandiae. It is apparently common in Sydney gardens where it feeds on various plants like Impatiens balsamina, oliveri or wallerana, Fuchsia and Vitis vinifera often gobbling up all the leaves.

In contrast to the larva, the adult moth is a dull brown colour with two silvery bands down the abdomen. The forewing has two dark brown stripes outlined on the lower surface by a silvery band and separated by a pale brown strip.
These moths are found from northern Australia to coastal New South Wales.

I found this about 7 cm long specimen in leaf litter under a Eucalyptus tree at a War Memorial near Mareeba in Queensland. Maybe it was seeking a place to pupate.
Further away there were plantations that included Impatiens.
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Love the colors of the moth Ulla!
Sweet depth of field and positioning!
I like the background it really causes the colors of the moth to pop!

Cheers!

Amazing colours on this picture! And lovely details

well done
TFS Greetz Kristies

Beautiful animal. Great colours. No critique technically.
Well done, Ulla.
Annick

Hi Ulla,
An impressive looking Caterpillar. Beautiful colors and makings in this guy. Nice sharp detail. Looks great!
Scott

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2341] (8407)
  • [2006-08-21 3:09]

Hi Ulla,
Beautiful (and big!) caterpillar. Wonderful colors, perfect details and light.
TFS, José M.

Beautiful caterpillar. Those markings hold great promise for a beautiful moth. Nice rich color. Well done.

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  • OzBY Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 310] (1069)
  • [2007-02-21 11:03]

Hello Ulla,

Very good picture of this hawk moth caterpillar.
Great color, light and position.

Oz

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