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

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  2. Oh my but that's a pretty caterpillar.

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

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  4. Very pretty for being a critter to avoid!

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

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

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

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  17. Wow! Superb details in this macro.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  26. 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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  27. That is just absolutely fantastic detail.

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

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

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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. Nice colors, no doubt an impressive macro with delicious details.

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  33. I've never seen one of these!
    beautiful

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  34. Thats what I call a fatal attraction :)

    Pheno

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  35. Fascinating creature - excellently captured!

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

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  37. Excellent macro photography.

    Regards and best wishes

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  38. What a very interesting little creature. Great shot!

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  39. What great detail! Great shot.

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  40. Incredible capture. Thanks for linking up.

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