Cecropia Moth Caterpillar

My brother found this for me today. I'd never seen this species before and thought that it was worth a picture for the catchy colors and the unique texture.

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Art Is Us says:

Very cool!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Moor says:

Looks quite alien to me, hopefully the moth will looks as stunning as this caterpillar! Great macro!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jacki-dee says:

Are we supposed to post photos of our dogs' chew toys? (grin) This is great photo of improbable creature. A fav.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaknight says:

Very cool (and colourful), yet gives me shivers and the creeps at the same time ...

Nice shot though!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tlc is struggling says:

Such vivid colors, beautiful. What area of the world is this species native to?

The World THrough My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

avatares9 says:

Good macro. Incredible colors.
Is it coming or going?
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Thanks for the comments. avatares9, that's a head on view. Tawnee Lynne, this is a common North American species. Mr. Moor, I think the caterpiller wins in the stunning category.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Just an amazing find and very nicely captured!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

~Leesa says:

This is just AWESOME! I have pics of the Moth, but I've never been lucky enough to catch them at this stage.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Crosscreek [deleted] says:

Wow! That's an amazing sight. I photographed the Cecropia moth as an adult this summer, too. The photo made it into the local newspaper - a big moth became a big event in this small town.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sapphie says:

wow! nutty!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

melanie.phung says:

wow, unreal.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Supriya O says:

Wow!! Had never seen such a colorful caterpillar!! Great find!! Great colors!!
An instant fave!!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dappers says:

What's that!?!? Do creatures like this really exist? Wow... stunning.

And a beautiful shot too!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sage~ says:

This little guy is so interesting! Great shot!

Spectacular Nature
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

CountryGuys says:

An excellent shot of a very funny creature! Congratulations on all the comments! Syl
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

FFgoatee says:

great picture, love the color and the DoF!

amazing what you can find in the nature:)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rune T says:

Wow - talk about colors! Great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tomjgibbs says:

scary when youre drunk
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

WOW!
specnature
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Eye candy, for sure. Fabulous shot of this colorful critter.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

photomajik says:

WOW! This is just so cool, a fav!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

irinsky says:

Oh my god, this is amazing - I love caterpillars and photos of them but have never seen anything soooooooooo pretty!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

danr_co says:

Whoa... unreal!! Nice capture.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MegElizabeth_ says:

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wow! what beautiful colors and clarity! as everyone else has said, it looks surreal!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Cypha: Unknown [deleted] says:

This was voted a HIT! from Hit, Miss or Maybe

awesome pic! well done.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dalmdad Landscape Photography says:

This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

'SeraphimC says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

warryronin says:

Great macro with terrific colors.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Sailor ~ says:

Awesome capture.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Rebecca♥ says:

WOW!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

GrlNDgz says:

I thought they were colored like that so that they *wouldn't* look edible. This guy looks like candy.

And it's a great shot, too.

The Continuum
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

[bridget] says:

never saw one so colorful....my kids will LOVE this shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

alaskapine says:

wow! remarkable.
(challenge this)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Naturability says:

OMG, this is an amazing find. Looks like a child's toy.
Wonderful colors.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

doug_r says:

Congratulations!

Your picture has been selected for the Admin Faves Thread 18 of the Closer and Closer Macro Group
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

doug_r says:

Please consider posting this picture to the Best of the Bugs thread in the Closer and Closer Macro Group.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

TSX says:

definitely worth a picture. those colours are amazing.

(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

KaroliK says:

Awesome!

(Found on Explore)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Good catch.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Xena~ says:

(1-2-3 Nature)

Well worth the picture! Very cool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Aldor says:

So nice !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Artista says:

Wow, what fantastic colors ! Great capture....
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenz says:

fascinating - considering the relatively muted colour of the "finished" moth, this is a surprisingly colourful creature..
Actually it looks more like a strange flower or a small cactus than like a caterpillar.
Beautiful...
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Welcome to the lizopedia says:

Looks like a cartoon. v. cool.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Iveta says:

Wow, this is really great!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Coblat says:

Fascinating creature. Looks like candy.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

J Gilbert says:

That's excellent.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ron Wilson says:

Tag 1 from Let's Play Tag
I love that caterpillar. Great shot. Regards Ron.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mamabrarian says:

Wow, amazing colors and detail.
tag2
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jensenl says:

That is one of the craziest things I've seen.

(Spec Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Poezemarieke says:

strange creature , very colourful :-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparkle~and~Fade says:

Amazing colours and stunning details! Well done, this is truly a spectacular shot :)
tag 2
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

The Lawrd says:

Cool critter!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicki817 says:

Wow - stunning and amazing! Beautiful photo.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexandraPhotos says:

Quite an amazing looking bug. Great macro shot
(Spec Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

Ain't nature great?!! What many wonders to see.

(Spec Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo_Freak says:

An amazing looking caterpillar. Great find by your brother.

1-2-3 Nature
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mirsasha says:

I've never seen anything like this - it's so colorful! Nice shot.
(I see a few tag2s, so I'm going to tag3 this one)
tag3 taggedout
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MaryjanesAttic says:

Truly wonderful picture! Your photos are all amazing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dharma Nick says:

Wonderful picture -- looks a bit dangerous, but somehow delicious at the same time.
(explore)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

oatmeal2000 says:

WOW!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Wow ! fantastic catchy colors. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Cris Gorissen says:

That´s beautiful!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

skipgoforth says:

I bet he's proud of his beautiful colors!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

c room says:

Awesome!
interesting!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

A photo4HIM says:

Nice Macro! This thing reminds me of a virus with all its ID tags.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

voltios says:

Impresionante! La fotografía es buenísima, y la oruga es una pasada...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

aJ GAZMEN ツ GucciBeaR says:

how interesting!!!
i thot it was a cactus at first... LOL ;P

d worLd thRu my eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

plamenp says:

Real beauty! Nice caterpillar!
Superb picture!
(Spec Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Chrissie64 says:

Truly incredible!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Anita363 says:

Utterly spectacular! Thanks for adding to the Field Guide group.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

niculina says:

that is really a strange creature ;-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

arwriterphotog says:

Cool! I've never seen one like that before. So colorful
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

acastellano says:

Unbelievably cool. Thanks for the pic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

pinguin0037 says:

very cool photo!! crazy colours!! lucky that you found this animal!!
(top20 Nature)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

what can I add but WOW!

(from the best of the bugs thread in C&CM group)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

MCarlos says:

Impressive!
Excellent capture!
I first thought it was a plastic cactus toy
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

NatuurfotoRien says:

Bizarre animal,but beautiful!

Top 20 Nature
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

amy diene says:

the colors are really beautiful, nice image...
and a perfect MACRO!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mathteacher (gone for the weekend...) says:

Great photo of a fantastic creature!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

The Common Wanderer says:

What a great shot! I wish my backyard had creatures like that.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

KnittaPleaz says:

Neat! Looks like candy!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

Fabulous macro!!! Great colors!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen_Mo says:

What a fascinating creature you have found.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

worleyx says:

Extraordinarliy cool shot. I've never seen these in person, but every picture I see makes me take another look. Your shot is even better than most of the ones I've seen and liked in the past.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

The Unpredictables says:

Wow! Thanks for all the comments. Worleyx, thanks for the compliment. We are glad you enjoyed this shot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Bloups says:

so colorfull hihi, it's certainly an alien!!! :p
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicolas Moulin (Nimou) says:

Espectacular color e oruga. Genial. Un saludo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Nenova says:

Amazing creature!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

catscape says:

what an amazing creature!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

shenxy says:

nice shot. faved.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Joy C. says:

Beautiful!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Eden Weaver says:

beautiful image. wild. there are some nice pictures of the adult cecropeia HERE. it's a double bonus with a cecropeia and a luna moth!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Greenjeans says:

Wow!!! That's just bizarre!!!!

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

poppycedes says:

We had one of these guys on our lilac bush this summer. Didn't get to see him change but we did get to see him at about 3.5". Spectacular!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Draya10 says:

He's adorable! And what a great photo. The colors are briliant!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Sakyr says:

Que colores mas vivos, buenisimo el macro y la iluminacion fue precisa :D
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

_°•● ! ☺°lili confetti says:

amazing :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lorgalore says:

This caterpillar is even more stunning in person - and HUGE - I used to see them where I grew up (great lakes area, USA). Here's a great photo journal of the cecropia moth development:

www.wormspit.com/cecropia.htm

The moth is absolutely beautiful as well!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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