A Little Piece of Me: Monarch Caterpillar - Look at those Legs!

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Monarch Caterpillar - Look at those Legs!

At first I thought of caterpillar "feet" and then I saw this diagram of a caterpillar's anatomy - HERE - and I see that they are legs. The lighting isn't all that great in this pic - but I thought it was cool how he was holding on upside down.

Saturday - 08-20-11 - Izaak Walton Park - Christiansburg, VA

Learn to be quiet enough to hear the genuine within yourself so that you can hear it in others.

-Marian Wright Edelman

21 comments:

Mrs CatchAugust 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM
I love how they have antennas at both ends to confuse predators. You've captured amazing detail.
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Susan in the BooniesAugust 22, 2011 at 7:55 AM
The Rockettes would be envious! :-D
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PoetessWugAugust 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM
He's beautiful!! He looks like he has giraffe-inspired 'spats' on! LOL
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Julie G.August 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM
The are fascinating little creatures, aren't they? Super photograph along with the beautiful quote! Fantastic!
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Misty DawnAugust 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM
They are so cute with their pretty colors and markings.
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TexWisGirlAugust 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM
and i thought MY legs were short... ha!
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Snappy DiAugust 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM
HA! Looks like he has cankles! Sturdy little legs to say the least.
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Bossy BettyAugust 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Incredible picture! Love it!
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EllieAugust 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM
There are some great comments here, great shot.
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forgetmenotAugust 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Another amazing pic. I'm always in awe at the clarity of your pictures. Both the caterpillar and the butterfly are so colorful and distinctive and always a treat to see. Have a good day. Mickie :)
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BarbaraAugust 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Shortest legs ever, but nice shiny black shoes.
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KellyAugust 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM
...I love finding these fellows! They are so big and colorful...and interesting. Great capture!
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DebbieAugust 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
awesome!!!!
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EG WowAugust 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Wonderful! I have seen only a few monarch butterflies this year and NO caterpillars. I'm worried.
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Foxglove LaneAugust 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM
What a fantastic photo of a beautiful individual creature, I just love your work on any day of the week, thanks for sharing it!
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the wild magnoliaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Such a fun shot! I absolutely love it!!!!!!
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missing momentsAugust 22, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Aren't they just beautiful!
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amatterofhowyouseeit.comAugust 23, 2011 at 2:20 AM
He has such beautiful markings - nature is amazing. Fantastic capture Kerri.
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HOOTIN' ANNIAugust 23, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Wow...incredible photo. They're always creepy looking at this stage, but ohhhhhh, what beauties they become when morphed into a butterfly!!

Gulf Waters

Hope your week is off to a grand beginning!!
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CatherineAugust 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM
S/he must have little suction cups on those legs! :)
xo Catherine
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SandyCarlsonAugust 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM
What a dude!
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