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Cinnabar moth caterpillar

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 1, 2008 at 2:56 AM
The caterpillar of the Cinnabar moth feeds mainly on the poisonous ragwort. The poison doesn't effect the caterillar itself, but makes it uneatable for other animals. These caterpillars feast on the leaves of ragwort. The yellow spot on the background is a flower of the ragwort.
Taken with Nikon D70s and Sigma 150 mm, manual focus, iso 200, F10, 1/320 on a tripod.

Posted by Andy Astbury on July 1, 2008 at 4:26 AM
Nice and sharp Sandra :wavey:

Only nit for me would be the yellow cast on the image - other than that, nice shot - especially with the OoF yellow flower behind the subject.
Posted by Rob Chace on July 1, 2008 at 3:34 PM
I have to agree with Andy, it does look a bit yellow. Perhaps tone it down a little, but try & keep a warm feel to it.

All the best
Rob.