Peppered moth caterlillar

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod Canon 1DX Canon 180mm macro ISO 10,000 1/400 sec f16
I was doing a little gardening with my wife Pam and she found this caterpillar on a cherry tree. I was amazed at the camouflage of this little critter.
I tried flash but it was very reflective hence the high ISO and daylight - or lack thereof!
I hope I have the ID correct - I just googled it! John I am sure you will put me right if I am wrong.

[John Robinson]

Hi John
Brilliant camo what ever. !
Certainly a geometrid but they can be difficult from a photo. To be honest it doesn't look green enough or fat enough. I would go for Swallow Tail butnot 100% certain
What length was it.?
John

[Jonathan Ashton]

Hi John
Brilliant camo what ever. !
Certainly a geometrid but they can be difficult from a photo. To be honest it doesn't look green enough or fat enough. I would go for Swallow Tail butnot 100% certain
What length was it.?
John
Going from memory I'd say about 4cm.

[Ron Conlon]

That is some amazing camouflage.

[Nancy Bell]

I really had to look very carefully to find the caterpillar!! Amazing! Makes a nice natural and minimalist composition.

[MiroslavMaric]

Hi Jonathan. Like the frame, BG and composition. The subject pose and camouflage is brilliant! TFS.

Cheers,
Miro

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jonathan, One really has to look to find the caterpillar...very interesting capture. I like the overall composition as well - nicely done.

Allen

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Jon. The twig mimicry is stunning! Also nice comp, sharpness, and background. Well done!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much everyone, much appreciated.