The Leaf Eater

[Arun Acharjee]

The caterpillar of Danaus chrysippus or Plain Tiger is among the most beautiful caterpillars seen around us(lower Gangetic plain). Now-a-days they are found hugely on or under the leaves of Calotropis gigantea. This image is captured today. I found this caterpillar cut the leaf round and hanging therefrom. The site captured me and I framed it. Wish you enjoy the beauty.

EXIF Info:

Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8
Aperture: F/9
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
ISO: 250

Handheld, Edited, Cropped, Ring flash fired.

Thank You.

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Nice. These guys have a Calotropis preference here in Southwestern India as well.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice behaviour captured. Liked the colours and the details. Thanks for sharing.