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Kathryn Milner

Spurge Hawk-moth Caterpillar.jpg

I found this stunning little Spurge Hawk-moth Caterpillar when I was out for a walk. These caterpillars have been introduced from Europe to help fight the invasive weed Leafy Spurge. The caterpillars are vivid and bright but in contrast the moth is surprisingly drab. The red spike is on the tail end
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Camera
Canon Canon EOS R5
Camera lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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Kathryn Milner
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Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Aperture
ƒ/8
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2500 second(s)
ISO
800
Filename
_L6A2496-Edit.jpg
File size
624.6 KB
Date taken
Fri, 20 August 2021 4:33 PM
Dimensions
1300px x 867px
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