Charaxes jasius ..... born yesterday

[Nymphalidae]

From a little caterpillar to a big butterfly (7 cm). It's born yesterday after some months on my desk.
This is the only tropical butterfly in Italy

[Nymphalidae]

After caterpillar .......

The second pic is a close up on the wings with macro lens and close up Hoya +1

[macro junkie]

to do breed these or somthing?or was that in the wild?

edit -- amazing series well done :)

[Nymphalidae]

I took the caterpillar on a corbezzolo plant and I've taken it at home.
He's been living on my desk from October. After the 1 Jannuary the caterpillar has transformed himself into a cocoon, and yesterday ....... was born a butterfly

[Photogirl2007]

This is one of the best series I have ever seen. Brilliant pics. Thank you for posting them. :)

[Keith Newton]

I agree with Joan. I would like to see more of the tightest shots. You did a great job.

[Chiva]

love the abstract crop of the wings

[Nymphalidae]

Other shots

[Jay Lowery]

awesome shots love the last one and the close up of the wing. great composition too.

[racketman]

common name Two Tailed Pasha. You did a good job providing for the youngsters needs, they can easily die. Last two shots you added are my favorites.

[GaryT]

Beautiful series that captures the life cycle. Very well done, and great shots too.

[Ken Ramos]

Very sharp and detailed images here, the colors seem to be warm, very well balanced and the backgrounds very complementary. Though I think the DOF around the center of the first image took a bit of a beating. Other than that supurb work on the rest! :D

[troypiggo]

Great series and shots! Sharp too!

[S7000]

Great series indeed!!!

[rraman]

Great stuff! It's amazing to see the transformation of caterpillar into something so beautiful!

[spidermanrbryce2006]

great shots! the last head shot is brilliant! Great going!

[Nymphalidae]

Thanks to all for C&C.

:D

[LordV]

Wonderful series of shots :)
Brian V.

[Choderboy]

Great story and pics.

[akmoose]

These images are amazing. Great series! I am enjoying this forum immensely. I have learned so much over the last few weeks. Thanks for sharing.

[alliec]

Great series showing the different stages.

[johnkermit1]

that is awesome. that must have been a great experience to witness. it is amazing the difference some insects go through in their metamorphosis. thanks for sharing!