Brimstone caterpillar undercarriage by jesika2

Brimstone caterpillar undercarriage

He has a segmented body with a head, a thorax (with three pairs of jointed true legs with hooks), and an abdomen (usually with five pairs of prolegs or false legs).
The true legs are visible near the head and the first pair of stumpy false legs closer to the twig on which he is suspended.
This is a test shot with the new Pany TZ200. I've learnt that I need to work fully manual, that it prefers good light, has a slow lens and can be a bit soft when zoomed to fullest extent,, but these "deficiencies" are compensation for the heaviness of the FZ1000 which I will use for special occasions.
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fab detail and they are so interesting - it's like childhood all over again isn't it when you discover the wonders of nature :)
June 6th, 2019  
Who would have thought a caterpillar could be so cute
June 6th, 2019  
Amazing detail x
June 6th, 2019  
@koalagardens When I look back at my various careers and realise how much more satisfying studying insects is I know I made some serious mistakes but those mistakes lead me to some great pleasures so perhaps I was meant to find my fascination later in life.
j
June 6th, 2019  
@monicac Some are truly spectacular but I really do like the Brimstone larvae, and they are VERY photogenic.
j
June 6th, 2019  
@fbailey I've got several caterpillars liberated from a second source so weeks of playing with different cameras. Great fun, might even like a couple or three.
xx
June 6th, 2019  
Ko*
Another great image full with details... fav
June 6th, 2019  
Your macros of this creature have are fabulous!
June 7th, 2019  
What a neat close-up look at him.
June 7th, 2019  
@madeinnl @pej @milaniet Many thanks. I'll try to get one to pose so you can see the row of simple eyes but training caterpillars is not easy!
j
June 7th, 2019  
Great macro, neat to see the underneath
June 7th, 2019  
This is an absolutely awesome shot Jesika. Such amazing detail. If I could have my life over again I would definitely spend it working with wildlife conservation. Chris and I do what we can now by developing a wildlife friendly garden.
June 7th, 2019  
Good macro.
June 7th, 2019  
Wonderful close up!
June 7th, 2019  
Well photographed, and just fascinating to see.
June 8th, 2019  
Well your new toy is coming up trumps in these shots!
June 10th, 2019  
Amazing :)
July 3rd, 2019  
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