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Prajwal J Ullal
06-09-2016, 11:00 PM
ID: Lobster moth caterpillar

In the curious case of the Lobster moth, a very mystic life form, at least for me, the front elements/artificial hand(not sure what it is) seems so enigmatic that I decided to capture it as a subject and in this frame I try to showcase how creepily they fold up these elements and hide itself as a defensive mechanism(my guess). Would love to know, from experts, what exactly are these and how or for what purpose do they use it for

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/14
Shutterspeed 1/125
ISO 800
Handheld, External flash fired

Location: Nagla trail

Mrudul Godbole
08-09-2016, 02:47 PM
It does look like a hand or a claw. Good details. Slight highlights on the top, I think that is the reflection of the flash. Thanks for sharing.