Skull butterfly caterpillar

What a treat! I've been struggling to find interesting subjects since the cold came but what a surprise I had the other day...this magnificent being :-D

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, can't believe you found this in December. Fantastic shot, so clear and vivid. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
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  Yes, I got so excited and surprised when I saw it, particularly because I went out with the lowest expectations of finding something interesting... Posted 3 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Absolutely gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
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  It really is and it was the first time I saw one in person, I was really impressed :-) Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

I find the caterpillar more visually engaging with its green body and yellow stipes than the bland brownish color of the adult moth. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
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  Me too, the pattern on this caterpillar is beautiful, but I wouldn't mind if I could photograph the Moth, I think it is the one that has a shape similar to a skull on its back...that would make a great shot ^_^ Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Incredible! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Yes it is Christine, I was blessed by this lucky encounter :-) Posted 3 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

Great find! Nice shot* Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
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  Thanks so much, I really appreciate it ;-) Posted 3 years ago

The Death's Head Hawkmoth

"Acherontia atropos" is the most widely known of the three species of Death's-head Hawk moth. "Acherontia" species are notorious mainly for a vaguely skull-shaped pattern on the thorax.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flavio