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Black Swallowtail


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Black Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
I thought this little guy was sticking his tongue out at me, but after a little research I learned that this caterpillar has a special gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul odor when the caterpillar is threatened. The orange osmeterium looks like a forked snake tongue. Guess he didn't like having his photo taken. 100mm macro, f/16, 1/125, ISO 100

Nancy S. Kruskop

 
 
 
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Great macro image here, Nancy.


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July 12, 2010

 

Nancy S. Kruskop
  Thanks, Dominick!


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Randy A. Myers
  Great detail and color. Good job!


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July 12, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wow so cool, awesome colors!!!)


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Kathleen Brennan
  Very cool macro!


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July 12, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful macro, Nancy, one of the clearest I have seen. I think this is a black swallowtail butterfly caterpillar. If it's on one of your plants (dill? parsley?), you will want to keep an eye on it so you can possibly see the butterfly emerge. Heather Pickard just watched one emerge and got some wonderful images that you can enjoy in New Images on her page.


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July 13, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  What an awesome capture! :)


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July 14, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Outstanding macro with great DOF and color!


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August 12, 2010

 

Randy A. Myers
  Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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August 13, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Your caterpillar shots are spectacular - glad to see the Judges thought so also. Good Luck on the next round.


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August 13, 2010

 
- Ellen Devenny

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  Congratulations!!!


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August 13, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Spectacular macro of this caterpillar, Nancy - the details are just incredible! CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round!


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August 15, 2010

 
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