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The Life of a Caterpillar - 2 (DSC_0531)

The Life of a Caterpillar - 2 (DSC_0531)

The life of a caterpillar has always been fascinating to me. They go through stages of life that is unlike any other, called metamorphosis. This furry fellow is...
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The life of a caterpillar has always been fascinating to me. They go through stages of life that is unlike any other, called metamorphosis. This furry fellow is finding some nutrients from my heuchera plant in my garden. I photographed it in many ways in order to show all the distinguishing features. This is the second of a 5 part series where I wanted to show the suction cup like feet on its lower body, that help it to grip onto many surfaces.
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NIKON D3200

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Aperture 140/10 ISO 400 Shutter 10/400 Focal Length 320/10

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Oct, 2018

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