Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)

This bright green larvae has clusters of stinging spines on colorful tubercles,

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Vodkaman

Lion

Great image. Well chosen focal plane, without the spikes, it would be useless.

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. Martin Lagerwey
  
  Lion
  
  Yep, its my trick for macro photography, take several photos and throw the others out. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Vodkaman
    
    Lion
    
    Oh yes, it is the only way. I will keep snapping until I am absolutely sure that I got it, and then edit them into the bin.
    
    Macro lens' are cruel. I have seen grown men cry when they try their first shots with their expensive purchase. I try to warn them, but they have this idea that macro gets you up close and razor sharp hahaha.
    
    Dave
    
    Dave Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Mark Ridgway
      
      Lion
      
      Aha! I thought so. Think I'll stick with my little pocket cam. Thanks Dave... I suspected others didn't want to admit it. :) Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Vodkaman
        
        Lion
        
        I will write an article on my macro experiences. But it will have to wait until I reach lion, along with all the other articles that I have in mind, that I don't want to go out into the general public arena.
        
        Dave Posted 9 years ago

Oddfeel

Lion

amazing...so lucky so awesome! Posted 9 years ago

The Emperor gum moth

The Emperor gum moth is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae, that is native to Australia. This species was formerly placed in the genus "Antheraea".

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Martin Lagerwey