Caterpillar

which will turn into a Death's - head hawk moth. That was the moth one saw in Silence of the Lambs.

For those interested in what it looks like, you can see it here https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths/deaths-head-hawk-moth
Yesterday someone posted a beautiful caterpillar which reminded me that I took this a few weeks ago.

I took daily photos as it was ridding my Jasmin of its leaves.

I have a bit more freedom now and want to try and get my albums organized.

[Casablanca]

What a beautiful caterpillar

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Well spotted and great details.

[gloria jones]

Superb nature shot and details

[Zilli~]

Never seen one this colour. Beautiful!

[Paul J]

Nice catch!

[Michelle]

Ewww how could such a beautiful caterpillar turn into such a gruesome looking moth!

[Susan Klassen]

Super capture! I've never seen this one before either.

[Danette Thompson]

Interesting caterpillar

[Paula Fontanini]

What a beautiful caterpillar and such great detail you've captured!

[Desi]

Wow. What a great shot of this beautiful caterpillar

[Mags]

Such a colorful caterpillar! Great shot.

[julia]

Good spotting .. looks like a curled up leaf.

[Allison Maltese]

That is quite a nice looking caterpillar, and a lovely shot of it eating.

[katy]

Such a beautiful, looking caterpillar! Beautiful detail in your photo. Hard to believe this will end up as something that is named death’s head!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

ooooooh terrific macro!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wow interesting information

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Awesome shot

[Rob Z]

What a fabulous image! The details are incredible.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Waw! what a find and beautifully captured ! fav

[KV]

Beautiful caterpillar… in this case I think it is prettier than the moth that will emerge… usually what emerges is prettier. Great job on focus and composition. A fav for sure… maybe it was my black swallowtail caterpillar that inspired you to remember to post this beauty!!!

[Babs]

What a beautiful find. Thanks for the link, so interesting.

[Denise Wood]

Fascinating caterpillar :)

[narayani]

Great close up

[Heather]

A great close-up, Diana! Super clarity and detail! And thank you for the link- Yikes! I prefer it as a caterpillar, but I can see why you would be concerned for our Jasmin. Fav

[Junan Heath]

Fabulous capture!

[Diana]

@casablanca @mittens @seattlite @zilli @pej76 @bigmxx @dailypix @danette @bluemoon @seacreature @marlboromaam @julzmaioro @falcon11 @grammyn @koalagardens @365projectorgchristine @elisasaeter @robz @beryl @kvphoto @onewing @gilbertwood @narayani @365projectorgheatherb @paintdipper Thanks for the great comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@kvphoto Yes it was KV, I love caterpillars and yours was stunning too. I think I must have about twenty of this one as I found it so fascinating :-)

[Tia]

What an interesting looking caterpillar and yes such a contrast between this and the moth it will become.

[Issi Bannerman]

Fabulous image and great close up.

[Kathy A]

Such a beautiful caterpillar

[Christina]

Brilliant

[haskar]

Beautiful shot and details.

[Merrelyn]

It’s a pretty little critter.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Interesting caterpillar- doesn't sound like he's the best kind to have in the garden though.

[Diana]

@tiaj1402 @jamibann @kjarn @christinav @haskar @merrelyn @olivetreeann Thanks so much, a lot of my jasmin has no leaves now ;-)