Scalloped Hazel Moth (Odontopera bidentata) caterpillar, hanging from stem in ancient woodland
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Scalloped Hazel Moth (Odontopera bidentata) caterpillar, hanging from stem in ancient woodland
Scalloped Hazel Moth (Odontopera bidentata) caterpillar, hanging from stem in ancient woodland, Gelli Hir Wood Nature Reserve, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, South Wales, August
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9677287
© FLPA/Hugh Lansdown
Ancient Caterpillar Caterpillars Cymru Gower Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Moth Moths Peninsula Wales Welsh West Glamorgan Reserves
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the enchanting beauty of a Scalloped Hazel Moth caterpillar in its natural habitat. Suspended delicately from a stem in an ancient woodland, this remarkable creature showcases the wonders of European nature found within Britain's Welsh landscapes. The Gelli Hir Wood Nature Reserve, nestled within the breathtaking Gower Peninsula in West Glamorgan, South Wales, provides the perfect backdrop for this mesmerizing scene. The lush greenery and towering trees create an idyllic setting for this tiny arthropod to thrive. As summer blankets the temperate region with warmth and life, this larvae emerges as a testament to the diverse wildlife that calls these woodlands home. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns are characteristic of Lepidoptera insects, adding a touch of elegance to its surroundings. Intriguingly named Odontopera bidentata, this Scalloped Hazel Moth caterpillar represents one small part of the rich tapestry of British fauna. With its presence here captured forever by photographer Hugh Lansdown from FLPA Images, we are reminded of both our connection to nature and our responsibility to protect it. Let us marvel at the resilience and adaptability displayed by these creatures that inhabit ancient forests like Gelli Hir Wood Nature Reserve. May their existence serve as a reminder that even amidst human progress, there is still room for harmony between mankind and wildlife – if only we choose to preserve these precious habitats for generations yet to come.
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