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Green hawkmoth caterpillar on a stem eating leaf, side view
Filename: 955_24_50001378.jpg
Size: 3906 x 4504 (9.0MB)
Date: 11th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Author: Frank Greenaway
Source: Universal Images Group
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
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Green hawkmoth caterpillar on a stem eating leaf, side view
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Media ID 9484605
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
Arthropoda Arthropods Butterflies Caterpillars Gardens Insecta Insects Invertebrate Phyla Moths Munching Pupas Pupating Sphingidae
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Frank Greenaway from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are presented with a mesmerizing sight of nature's intricate beauty. The image showcases a vibrant green hawkmoth caterpillar perched delicately on a stem, its voracious appetite evident as it indulges in devouring a leaf. From the side view, we can appreciate the remarkable details of this arthropod's body structure and behavior. Its elongated body is adorned with distinct markings and fine hairs, blending harmoniously with the surrounding foliage. The caterpillar's insatiable munching signifies its crucial role in maintaining ecological balance within gardens and natural habitats. Belonging to the Sphingidae family, known as eyed hawk moths, these creatures undergo an incredible transformation during their life cycle. As they progress through various stages such as pupating and metamorphosis into adult moths, they continue to captivate our imagination. This photograph not only captures the essence of these fascinating insects but also serves as a reminder of the vast diversity found within our animal kingdom. Invertebrate phyla like insects play an essential role in sustaining ecosystems worldwide. Frank Greenaway has skillfully immortalized this momentary encounter between man and nature through his lens. This visually stunning print invites us to marvel at the wonders that exist right outside our doorstep – reminding us to cherish and protect these delicate creatures for generations to come.
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