“ Lymantria dispar ”
Per Wikipedia, gypsy moths were "accidentally" introduced into the U.S. in the 1860s and have been defoliating forest, especially oak, in North America ever since. They are out is full strength here in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Locally, they are in their caterpillar phase but I suspect ...
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Photo Location: Shenandoah Valley
This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": Use A Macro Lens
  • Greet De Clerck Edited 10 months ago

    So much details! I feel already the itch by looking to this!!

    So much details! I feel already the itch by looking to this!!

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  • Andy Blake Edited 10 months ago

    Great capture Jim, nice use of your vintage lens. Well done on the stacking. I remember reading somewhere that the gypsy moth is listed among the world's 100 worst… more

    Great capture Jim, nice use of your vintage lens. Well done on the stacking. I remember reading somewhere that the gypsy moth is listed among the world's 100 worst invasive alien species.

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Leica SL2 Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
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Nature Macro

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