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Rock Climber Caterpillar


 

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Rock Climber Caterpillar
OK, bricks, not rocks. This caterpillar was crawling on my shoe. I picked it up and it willingly posed wherever I put it (including on these bricks). I took a shot with it on my thumb while holding the camera in my other hand. I discovered it is an American Dagger Moth caterpillar. They can "sting" leaving a painful rash. Actually, the hollow hairs break off and embed in the skin with their toxins. Guess it liked me or I got lucky.

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- Michele Peterson

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Great details on this little critter, and I love the brick as the background, really making that color color stand out! I did not know they were poisonous.... I'm not sure if we have this type here, but will remember not to pick one up if I see it!


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October 14, 2017

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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Martha R. Mazon's Gallery 		  I guess he appreciated your gentle and respectful treatment, Wally! Great detail, tones and perspective.


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October 14, 2017

 
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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  All that vivid color and spiky hairs seems to scream "don't touch!" ;) Glad you escaped unharmed, and with a terrific close-up!


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October 14, 2017

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Really stands out with your setup!! Glad you're still rash free... :-)


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October 14, 2017

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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Amanda D. Austwick's Gallery 		  Great close up of this nasty caterpillar. In the ocean diving, we were always told not to touch anything red. Well, those rules must not be the same; great detail.


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October 15, 2017

 
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