Elongated Vine Hawk Moth Caterpillar instar. The Vine Hawk-moth Caterpillar or Silver-Striped Hawk Moth extreme close-up macro with selective focus

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Hippotion celerio is a stunningly beautiful insect. Selective focus has been used on this macro photography image with attention being focused on the foreground and the caterpillar head. The multi-colored eye spots or fake eyes are there as a form of defence and protection whereby the Caterpillar appears to be a lot more menacing than it really is to any would be predators.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Samarinda City, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Antony Ratcliffe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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