Green and Mean

© Bob Cammarata

Green and Mean

Uploaded: September 12, 2012 02:56:51

Description


The Polythemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is one of the largest species of moth in the U.S.
Fully grown larvae can measure nearly 4" in length.
It's estimated that, from birth through pupation, these ravenous catepillars consume over 80,000 times their own weight in leaf material

Micro-Nikkor 105 mm, Natural Light
(cropped and inverted)

Frederick County, Maryland

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/3 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D800

Comments

Jack Gaskin September 12, 2012

Another great catch a amazing info

I used to eat like that at the old SEAFOOD House on Crab Leg Night.

Jack #1485968

Michelle Alton September 12, 2012

You've managed to outdo even YOURSELF with this capture, Bob. A sure winner, and it's already an instant favorite for me. #10319744

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Outstanding detail in this amazing macro, Bob and congratulations on finalist. #10391986

Merna L. Nobile November 13, 2012

Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna #10417162

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