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© regmar
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Uploaded: 05/02/05 10:20 PM GMT
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While walking in the forest I suddenly realized that the trees around me were covered with caterpillars, and the air around me was full of dragonflies. I don't know if the two events were related, but it made me stop and realize how beautiful these blue irridescent caterpillars were, and to record them for us all.
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::Morwyn
05/03/05 1:56 AM GMT
What ever they are, they are beautiful.. What a wonderful happening. So glad you were there to capture it..
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Can't think of anytime I've seen blue caterpillars. I wonder if the events were related.
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
- Groucho Marx
Forest tent caterpillars. And, this is probably one of the best photos on them I've seen. Nice dof too. They definately invade!
http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/cfs-scf/science/prodserv/pests/f_tent_e.html
http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/cfs-scf/science/prodserv/pests/f_tent_e.html
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When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance...
Leanne Womack
Great shot of the little beasties. I have witnessed a car loosing control and sliding into the ditch because of the slick of worms that didn't look both ways before crossing the highway. They are sure photogenic though;-)
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Darryl
definitely a great capture Regmar.. the blues are incredible.. and from the looks of them, watch your step.. they look rather painfull to walk on barefoot..
Dj
Dj
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And everytime I feel that my lifes a waste..
I just cant rid myself of your bitter taste.. - Me (Option21)
We have tent caterpillars here every 7 years as swarms! It seems to last about 3 summers in total. Like Darryl said, they can be dangerous! Sometimes you can't walk out the doors without brooming a path. We dislike them very much in Canada and they are very destructive as B.J. said. They kill all of the leaves off of the trees and plants on the ground as well. Our blueberry harvests have suffered a great deal the last 3 years. This year will be better.
JuneBug
JuneBug
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I'm walking on sunshine!
AcrossTheWorld
Beautiful little troublemakers...a great capture, Regmar.:Pat.
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spent about 30 mins trying to google them out, by the time i found it, bjb had already posted...the dragonfly larvae are water bound fyi...thanks for the shot, did you get the boots?
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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain
Beautiful photo, and beautiful creatures, those colors are amazing
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Theres no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid people asking questions
Wonderful picture, but as June stated, not liked very much up here in Canada *shudders* Awful things eat everything and make huge messes.
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wow, count em. five! You captured this perfectly! The cut too adds to the composition. Great Shot! Thanks!
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If I am not mistaken, there are three caterpillars in this picture: the two in the foreground, and another that spans the entire frame on the other side of the twig. Anyways, great shot. I'll have to look through more of your gallery.
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