Life Stages of the White-Lined Sphinx Moth
May 29, 2017 00:02:17 #
Earlier this week, I was able to photograph a chrysalis of a White-Lined Sphinx moth. I have seen larvae and winged adults for years. Someday I hope to photograph eggs at high mag.
Female laying eggs on Primrose bush
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3/4-inch long Third instar caterpillar
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2.5-inch long Fifth instar caterpillar
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2-inch long chrysalis
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Nectaring male White-Lined Sphinx moth
May 29, 2017 00:04:27 #
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May 29, 2017 03:56:28 #
Beautiful and interesting series. I love the last shot, very artistic.
May 29, 2017 05:47:48 #
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May 29, 2017 11:33:49 #
Very good! How did you freeze the wings on that last one? Low power flash?
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