Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

The caterpillar at the bottom looks like it is in the first instar stage and the caterpillar at the top is possibly in the second instar stage. We were able to have a short visit to the butterfly exhibit at Smith Gilbert Gardens before the rain started.

[Rob Z]

What a very gorgeous image - it's wonderful how it can be so crisp and clear and so soft at the same time!

[Susan Wakely]

They look part of an abstract art installation.

[Michelle]

Interesting looking caterpillars, I'm surprised they don't fall off the twigs

[Mags]

Oh way cool! I've never seen one before this.

[KV]

Beautiful focus. Great job with photographing such a tiny, tiny caterpillar. I know… because I saw how small it was. Super fav!

[Junan Heath]

Fantastic capture!

[Linda Godwin]

Great job getting this clear shot of these cats!! Super find!!

[Barb]

Definitely a glorious capture!

[Carole Sandford]

Great capture!

[gloria jones]

Super nature shot

[KoalaGardens🐨]

ooooh marvellous!

[LManning (Laura)]

They are fascinating!

[Shutterbug]

Nice capture of the 2 different phases.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Exciting capture- even though it looks like two black and white blobs- haha. Beautiful butterflies on the way!

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Never seen one in this stage, cool!

[Kathy A]

Interesting looking caterpillars

[Diana]

Fabulous capture of these two unusual looking caterpillars.

[haskar]

Beautifully captured.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Nice find, gorgeous tones!

[Renee Salamon]

Wonderful close up detail