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Uploaded: 06/28/12 1:50 PM GMT
Carolina Sphinx Moth Larva 2
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My tomato plants are now being recycled by these caterpillars. It's fascinating to watch them reduce a full grown plant to nothing more then twigs. They leave behind pellets that are twice the size of rabbit pellets. I caught this one taking a break from eating. I'm looking forward to seeing them after they become moths and taking their pictures.

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::biffobear
06/28/12 3:49 PM GMT
Terrific closeup..Those look like eyes don't they ?....R.
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::cynlee
06/28/12 6:14 PM GMT
Oh wow! Looks like he has lots of eyes. I wouldn't be waiting for shots of the moths, I'd have them removed quite quickly! lol Fantastic closeup, Eleanor!
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.gizmo1
06/28/12 7:06 PM GMT
Stunning close up and great detail,light and colour in this shot.
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.LakeMichigan
06/28/12 8:28 PM GMT
Wonderful close up,Eleanor.
Excellent detail.
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::Inkeri
06/28/12 8:45 PM GMT
Fabulous close up,Eleanor.Nature is quite Fantastic.
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::tigger3
06/28/12 8:46 PM GMT
This is an amazing close up! Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::unclejoe85
06/30/12 2:06 AM GMT
Terrific shot Eleanor, everything look great.
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