Sunday, September 25, 2011

Fuzzy Wuzzy - Macro Monday/Ruby Tuesday

Hickory tussock moth caterpillar

Don't touch this cute little fuzzy muffin, contact with the poisonous hairs or spines can cause a painful itchy rash, similar to poison ivy.

I chose this as my  FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK because I was happy this little guy posed so nicely that I didn't have to touch him!


You can see more great MACRO shots from around the world HERE @ Lisa's Chaos.

Click on over to RUBY TUESDAY (HERE) to see more shades of red from around the world.

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51 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    my word, that's gorgeous, though!!!

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  2. EllieSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Oh my but that's a pretty caterpillar.

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  3. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Your photos are so gorgeous! Nature never ceases to amaze me. You capture it so well!

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  4. eileeninmdSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Awesome shot of the caterpiller.

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  5. Lois EvensenSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Very pretty for being a critter to avoid!

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  6. Cristina DeboniSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wow molto bello e peloso come un orsachiotto! Bellissima foto! Ciao Cri : )

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  7. DebbieSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    awesome shot, crisp, clear and so much detail!!

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  8. CildemerSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Great shot and amazing caterpillar!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  9. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Great shot Karen !! Boomm & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. EG CameraGirlSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Cool caterpillar, Karen! I have a caterpillar this week too. :)

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  11. Kim, USASeptember 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    This can be very itchy if somebody will touch this. ^_^. Beautiful macro shot! Thanks for sharing. ^_^

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  12. TeresaSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Amazing! Hard to believe something that beautiful could be poisonous.

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  13. KateriSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    So pretty! Looks so cuddly--it definitely needs to come with a warning.

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  14. forgetmenotSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I'll keep my distance, but he is a gorgeous little guy. Excellent, and I mean excellent, macro. Have a nice week. Mickie :)

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  15. OneSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    This is the most beautiful caterpillar I have seen! Great capture!

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  16. muted paletteSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    And yet he invites touch..
    how cruel.
    Wonderfully sharp picture of this interesting insect.

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  17. BearBoySeptember 26, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    He's beautiful! Thanks for the warning though, I would of picked him up to get a closer look!

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  18. KalaSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Wow! Superb details in this macro.

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  19. GraficWorldSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Great Photo !!!!
    Gio'
    http://remenberphoto.blogspot.com/

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  20. Tina´s PicStorySeptember 26, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Great shot :)

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Thanks for the warning, I had no intentions of touching him. Lovely Macro. Linking over from Marco Monday.

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  22. A Bit of the BlarneySeptember 26, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    ...but it is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing! Cathy

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  23. LeoraSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    It seems like nature is saying: just for looking. Neat capture.

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  24. HalcyonSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I would be tempted to touch, but now I won't. :)
    A very nice macro. So sharp and in focus.

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  25. DawnTreaderSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hm, apparently not a good idea to pick up anything that looks small and cuddly ... ;)

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  26. Les...September 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    great pic! beauty can be deceptive hey?

    would you believe I got "stung" on the back of the hand by one of his aussie cousins while working on my land earlier today!

    and ya...! it does sting!!! *LOL*

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  27. Kerri FarleySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Fabulous catch!

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  28. GattinaSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Wow what a picture would never have thought that it is a caterpillar !! Amazing !

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  29. RalphSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Adorable he/she is, a fun, fuzzy capture. Even though he looks as fluffy as our cat, I will avoid all contact, preferring to pet the cat instead...

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  30. BomSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    That is just absolutely fantastic detail.

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  31. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    You got so close! Beautiful!!

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  32. DhemzSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    now this is stunning! I love it...thanks for dropping by!

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I had no idea, thanks for the warning! It's very cool looking.

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  34. LizSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I accidentally did when I was a child. I had fever for 2 days.


    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  35. Maria @ LSSSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great shot!

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  36. MikeHSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    That is certainly a wonderful picture, and I will stay away from this creature.
    If it's this nice now can't imagine how beautiful it will be when it becomes a butterfly.

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  37. LauraSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    looks can be so deceiving!

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  38. LeoviSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Nice colors, no doubt an impressive macro with delicious details.

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  39. DianneSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I've never seen one of these!
    beautiful

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  40. lina@women's perspectivesSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    A dangerous cute critter...

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  41. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Wow... great focus!

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  42. JamaSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Stunning macro!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Thats what I call a fatal attraction :)

    Pheno

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  44. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Spectacular caterpillar, brilliant photo!

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  45. SivindenSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Fascinating creature - excellently captured!

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  46. Raw Thoughts And FeelingsSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Stunning capture! Love the colors too..

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  47. FaytheSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    wonderful shot! thanks for the warning, I would of wanted to see if it felt soft.

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  48. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Excellent macro photography.

    Regards and best wishes

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  49. ShonEjaiSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What a very interesting little creature. Great shot!

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  50. aliciaOctober 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    What great detail! Great shot.

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  51. MistyOctober 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Incredible capture. Thanks for linking up.

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