The Very Hungry Caterpillar by mzzhope

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The little Black Swallowtail caterpillar is growing by leaps and bounds.I have an unlimited supply of all the things he likes.Parsley,Dill and Fennel.He will overwinter as a chrysalid and emerge in the Spring.Just like viewing insects in real life...best under the magnifier.:)
A delight to view large. FAV.
September 16th, 2013  
Fascinating. Tu for introducing me to the wonderful world of insects/butterflies etc.
September 16th, 2013  
Wow! Cool DoF! Fav!
September 16th, 2013  
Is he a pet?????
September 16th, 2013  
Really cool perspective. Love the dof and color - fav!
September 16th, 2013  
@tuya I raise them,and Monarchs if I find the eggs.While these are not endangered,I just find them fascinating.But the Monarchs are in trouble,so every one I can save helps. Only a small percent of butterfly eggs will make it if left outdoors.Predators are everywhere.:)
September 16th, 2013  
@quixoticneophyte @princessleia @linah @connie865 thank you so very much friends.For the kind comments and the favs.
September 16th, 2013  
@tuya oh and oh course I set them free when the emerge as butterflies!
September 16th, 2013  
@mzzhope Sounds interesting and to see what emerges...!
September 16th, 2013  
nice that you have plenty of his favourite foods and don't mind sharing them, lovely capture
September 16th, 2013  
Fantastic focus, what an amazing thing to do, Fav
September 16th, 2013  
@jacjacs68 Thank you so much Jackie! I did it with the preschoolers when I taught and just cant stop. :)
September 16th, 2013  
@ness50 Thank you Ness!!
September 16th, 2013  
Never knew caterpillars were so beautiful! Awesome photo!
September 17th, 2013  
Gorgeous!! Beautiful details and intensity of colour.
September 17th, 2013  
@bjywamer @pocketmouse thank you so very much ladies
September 17th, 2013  
Fav!! You caught it eating! A great title for the shot.
September 17th, 2013  
@taffy thank you so much my friend!
September 17th, 2013  
The dof is fabulous, brilliant capture
September 17th, 2013  
@wenbow thank you so much Wendy!
September 17th, 2013  
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