Newborn

A first instar Monarch caterpillar . Hatched from its egg, the egg shell was its first meal. It will shed 4 times ( instars) Before transforming to a chrysalis.

[Rick]

Nice capture.

[Kathy A]

Lovely capture

[Diana]

How wonderful to be able to witness this.

[katy]

My word! what an amazing image of such a tiny subject! Remarkable clarity!

[Lin]

Wow - amazing capture!

[Kathy]

A tiny and camouflaged little thing.

[Monica]

So tiny!