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Papilio cresphontes


Papilio cresphontes
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Copyright: kapil koltharkar (kapildk) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 181 W: 32 N: 502] (3197)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-09-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon coolpix L110
Exposure: f/8.2, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2011-10-17 7:40
Viewed: 2554
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Friends,

I know the picture is not the best but taken in the worst light condition near a waterfall. This is the most ugliest caterpillar i'd ever seen. This was captured in my trip to Navja waterfall. There were 5 to 6 caterpillar spread on the plant. It was looking like a bird dropping. I dont have the ID but think that it might be a swallow tail caterpillar.
Length: 2inches

Thanks to laurens sir for the correct ID of this ugly caterpillar.

The Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) is a swallowtail butterfly common in various parts of North America and marginally into South America (Colombia only). In the United States and Canada it is mainly found in the south and east. With a wingspan of about 10–16 cm (3.9–6.3 in), it is the largest butterfly in Canada and the United States.

Caterpillar
The mature caterpillar resembles bird droppings to deter predators, and if that doesn't work they use their red osmeterium.These are 'horns' which they can display and then retract. The coloration is dingy brown and or olive with white patches and small patches of purple. Citrus fruit farmers often call the caterpillars orange dogs or orange puppies because of the devastation they can cause on their crops.


Thanks & regards,
Kapil
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Hello Kapil,
Indeed it looks uglie. The colors and details are very good presented. This color is a very good camouflage for this interesting caterpillar.
Thanks for sharing!
Marius.

Bonjour Kapil,
Une chenille en tenue de camouflage, image pas très courante.
Bonne netteté et les couleurs sont jolies
Amitiés
Serge

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  • pegos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 222 W: 0 N: 356] (1982)
  • [2011-10-17 9:29]

Hello Kapil,
beautiful macro shot of this caterpillar with fantastic camouflage. Splendid colours, good sharpness and excellent light.
Thanks for sharing
Enrico

hello Kapil
very nice post on TN of this Beauty!
i like this picture
thanks greeting lou

Hi Kapil.
Sometimes subject is more important than technique. I can imagine the situation and troubles you met during taking this photo. Very interesting caterpillar. Nice colours.
Have a nice week,
Maciek

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2011-10-17 10:38]

Hello Kapil,
very nice shot from you. The composition is superb on this caterpillar.I like the positioning of the animal. Also very nice in the POV, the DOF .Very well done.Best regards Siggi

Another amazing larva Kapil! Very interesting form!
Regards,
Christodoulos

Hello Kapil,
Ugly creature indeed but it is perfect adapted of natural environment. Good details and natural colours too. Well done!
Regards,
Mircea

Ciao Kapil, great macro of stranghe catarpillar, fine details, excellent sharpness, splendid light and colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2011-10-17 15:19]

Hi Kapil,not the best quality but no problem,this is very interesting and rare and it's nce to see this caterpillar,you was brave to show it ans i like your choice.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano.

Hello Kapil!
What a strange caterpillar.Thanks for sharing.May be some colleague would give its ID...Yes , we can see that light conditions were not so good, but you did well sharing it with us!
Regards from,
aNa

PS: thanks for visiting my gallery! I appreciated it!

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2011-10-19 3:40]

Hello Kapil,
this ugly caterpillar is so pretty with its pattern and colors. Exciting shape too.
nice to see a different specie, that is so unique and exciting.
nice show in good light.

Regards,
Foozi

Interesante y rara especie. Condiciones complicadas para el fotógrafo :o)
Saludos Kapil: J. Ignasi.

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