Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) caterpillar

Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) caterpillar

Description

Title:
Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) caterpillar
Caption / Description:

Caterpillars have well developed mandibles for cutting through leaves, with maxillae situated underneath the jaws for guiding the food into the mouth. The maxillae also contain taste cells, and can detect whether the food is appropriate (many species only eat one particular type of plant).

The Poplar Hawk-moth caterpillar feeds mainly on Poplar and Aspen, but will also feed on a variety of other trees.

Tags / Keywords:
  • Biota
  • Life
  • Vitae
  • Eukaryota
  • Animalia
  • Animals
  • Arthropoda
  • Arthropods
  • Insecta
  • Insects
  • Lepidoptera
  • Moths
  • Poplar Hawk-moth
  • Sphingidae
  • Hawk moths
  • Sphinx moths
  • Hornworms
  • Laothoe
  • Laothoe populi
  • Caterpillar
  • Larva
  • Macro
  • Head
  • Face
  • Close-up

Admin

Date Original Photo Taken:
Original File Name:
_MG_5179.CR2
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☆
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Original File Dimensions:
4272px x 2848px
File Type:
JPEG
Color Mode:
RGB
Original Image Color Profile:
Adobe RGB (1998)

Location

Location Created:
Sublocation:
City:
Market Harborough
Province/State:
Leicestershire
Country:
United Kingdom
World Region:
Europe
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Rights

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Copyrighted
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Rights Managed
Available for Editorial Use:
Yes
Available for Commercial Use:
Yes
Copyright Notice:
© 2009 Dave Kennard

Camera Data

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Shutter speed:
1⁄200 s
Aperture:
f/8
Camera Model:
Canon EOS 450D
ISO:
100
Exposure Compensation:
0
Focal Length:
65mm
Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
Metering Mode:
Multi-segment
Flash:
On, Fired
Exposure Mode:
Manual
White Balance:
Manual
Light Source:
Exposure Program:
Manual

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Post Processing

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  • Adobe Camera RAW
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