Dingy Swallowtail caterpillar: At least that's what I'm thinking...the last shot shows an adult laying eggs on our lemon tree. This is what they do, but only on new growth. Found this...

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

At least that's what I'm thinking...the last shot shows an adult laying eggs on our lemon tree. This is what they do, but only on new growth.
Found this caterpillar yesterday and I reckon that's one of the eggs that's hatched...It had a really weird slimy, shiny "skin" and despite taking several shots, I just couldn't get a really sharp focus on it...

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As long as the birds don't find it, this is what I'm hoping it will turn into..

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sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC

SX2002 wrote:

At least that's what I'm thinking...the last shot shows an adult laying eggs on our lemon tree. This is what they do, but only on new growth.
Found this caterpillar yesterday and I reckon that's one of the eggs that's hatched...It had a really weird slimy, shiny "skin" and despite taking several shots, I just couldn't get a really sharp focus on it...

D500
Sigma 150mm macro

Super set Ron ! Liked them all !!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Excellent, Ron. I really like the last one.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

sundar wrote:

Super set Ron ! Liked them all !!

I agree with Sundar!!!!!!!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

SX2002 wrote:

At least that's what I'm thinking...the last shot shows an adult laying eggs on our lemon tree. This is what they do, but only on new growth.
Found this caterpillar yesterday and I reckon that's one of the eggs that's hatched...It had a really weird slimy, shiny "skin" and despite taking several shots, I just couldn't get a really sharp focus on it...

D500
Sigma 150mm macro

Well done, lovely.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

sundar wrote:

Super set Ron ! Liked them all !!

Thank you Sundar...

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

kpmac wrote:

Excellent, Ron. I really like the last one.

Thanks Ken...

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

HOT Texas wrote:

I agree with Sundar!!!!!!!

Thanks Johnny...

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

photophile wrote:

Well done, lovely.

Thank you Karin..

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Pretty butterfly, cool cats, great post

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Curmudgeon wrote:

Pretty butterfly, cool cats, great post

Thank you Jack...

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Ron, these look sharp to me. Well done! I hope that is what it is.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Cwilson341 wrote:

Ron, these look sharp to me. Well done! I hope that is what it is.

Thanks Carol...found another on today, a bit smaller. The adult female has made several visits over the last month or so so fingers crossed...

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Terrific photos!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice!