Fruit piercing Moth Caterpillar

[Prajwal J Ullal]

Spotted this during Independence Day noon stroll at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It was lying on a drooping branch held with a creeper. Initially, from distance, it seemed to be some dead stuff but a close and curious watch revealed it was a huge caterpillar (first time I came across such a big cat. in real life). It was almost dead still for quite a long time

EXIF:
Canon EOS 550D
Canon 18-55 IS
F/11
1/60sec
ISO 400
Inbuilt flash used, Handheld
Location: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, Mumbai
Very Mildly cropped(in order to cover the whole frame i ruined the framing slightly)

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

One of the most beautiful caterpillars to come across. You have managed the lighting nicely.

TFS

[Sabyasachi Patra]

This looks so different. Part of the leaf at the top appears to be in focus. A bit more sharpness would have been great. The shutter speed was also not high. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice sighting. A very colourful caterpillar. Thanks for sharing.