View Full Version : Snowberry Clearwing caterpillar
Steve Maxson
07-05-2012, 03:55 PM
I found this caterpillar clinging to my pantleg after a walk in the woods. After pupating, it will become a Snowberry Clearwing Moth (Hermaris diffinis) - a type of sphinx moth that flies around flowers during the daytime and resembles a large bumble bee. Like hummingbirds, they feed on nectar while hovering. 5D II, 100 mm macro, 1/160, f/16, ISO 100, light box, 2 remotely fired flashes, hand held. All comments are welcome and appreciated.
LindaHarden
07-05-2012, 07:44 PM
I find the close-up detail fascinating. I discovered clearwing moths last summer while photographing butterflies in my yard.... The color rendition seems very good as well.
Jonathan Ashton
07-06-2012, 12:08 PM
Beautifully presented, gorgeous colours, excellent detail.
Allen Sparks
07-07-2012, 08:10 AM
Hi Steve, I always wondered what the Clearwing Moths looked like in caterpillar form - thanks for sharing. wonderful detail and color on this - very well done!
Anita Bower
07-08-2012, 04:45 AM
I like the simplicity of this image, the white bg, the colors and clarity. Nicely done.
Jason Stander
07-10-2012, 11:35 AM
Great image Steve... beautiful exposure and comp... maybe up the contrast ever so slightly otherwise VWD!:w3
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