The green giant

Well, it was about 80mm long! I'm fairly sure it is the caterpillar stage of a Hawk Moth, found from China through SE Asia and India down to southern Australia.
Musical link here. Try viewing it large.

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beverley

CONGRATULATIONS from the MEMBERS of EXPLORED 4U

;-) pleased you smiled ;-)

9 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

A remarkable caterpillar very well photographed. A clever link the music and a superb performance. Thank you for posting to 'Soundtrack to Life', George.

9 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

Beautiful macro!
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9 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

That would chew its way through quitea bit of garden in a day!!!

9 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Thank you all for your kind comments and faves on this image. Our garden was safe, it was munching on a vine running along the fence - and about to pupate for the winter.

9 years ago.

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