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Polyphemus Caterpillar (Antheraea polyphemus)

Polyphemus Caterpillar (Antheraea polyphemus)

A Polyphemus Caterpillar in the 5th Instar larval stage. In this stage, unlike the previous photo its head is much smaller but the 2-inch body is more elongated...
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A Polyphemus Caterpillar in the 5th Instar larval stage. In this stage, unlike the previous photo its head is much smaller but the 2-inch body is more elongated and fatter. It still has the same hairy feet though. This one is feasting on a Maple leaf. :)
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Aperture 11/1 ISO 125 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 105/1

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Sep, 2016

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