Simply Fascinating Little Catepillar
I was minding my business when this little fellow came creeping down a pole right next to me. I had never seen anything like it. I quickly got a cup and let him crawl on the rim while I got my camera. I managed to get this shot, which I know is not a really good shot but this one showed off his uniqueness. He has the cutest, reddest and roundest catepillar face, which did not photograph too well. Any idea as to what kind of moth or creature he became?
Update: Okay... here is what I learned. This is a white-marked tussock caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma). It likes to eat trees -- cherry, apple, oak, birch and maybe even spruce. They are mainly found in the eastern part of the U.S. It is rumored that they sting so it is not wise to touch them - I don't know if this is true. They turn into grey moths but the female does not have wings. a really interesting creature.
Simply Fascinating Little Catepillar
I was minding my business when this little fellow came creeping down a pole right next to me. I had never seen anything like it. I quickly got a cup and let him crawl on the rim while I got my camera. I managed to get this shot, which I know is not a really good shot but this one showed off his uniqueness. He has the cutest, reddest and roundest catepillar face, which did not photograph too well. Any idea as to what kind of moth or creature he became?
Update: Okay... here is what I learned. This is a white-marked tussock caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma). It likes to eat trees -- cherry, apple, oak, birch and maybe even spruce. They are mainly found in the eastern part of the U.S. It is rumored that they sting so it is not wise to touch them - I don't know if this is true. They turn into grey moths but the female does not have wings. a really interesting creature.