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I always go around when it's catterpillar time and collect them up. They get thrown over the fence, it's ok we dont have neighbours at the back.
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This was one of a number feeding on a ceanosis in a neighbour's garden. The adult male of the species is easily recognisable by their rich reddish brown forewings. The females are virtually wingless and are unable to fly and remain close to the papal cocoon. They are found throughout Europe, temperate Asia, Siberia and the USA. As with most hairy caterpillars, the bristles are connected to venomous glands and function as a defensive barrier to would-be predators and cause irritation to the skin. They feed on the foliage of various trees and shrubs.
The Spanish moth, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer), is unmistakable for any other moth in Florida. The larvae are likewise very colorful, and have been called convict caterpillars. The larvae are occasional pests of lilies, mainly in Amaryllidaceae.
Locally called the White Bum moth. The caterpillars of this species are found all walking together in a long line, hence the name, Processionary Caterpillar.
Like a caterpillar meandering about, this cloud appeared to crawl along the tree tops while changing colours.
This faded female is likely laying her last eggs here on this thistle leaf, the host plant for their caterpillars. Painted lady caterpillars can't survive the cold winters here but these eggs will likely hatch and make more pretty painted ladies before the snow flies.
The fuzzy caterpillar
curled up on a leaf.
Spun her little chrysalis
and then fell fast asleep.
While she was sleeping,
she dreamed that she could fly.
And later when she woke up,
she was a butterfly.
I have no idea what this fuzzy beauty is called, he was one of those fun surprises I found while taking close up shots of fall leaves.
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Another Sunday, another featherless day. This caterpillar of the Monarch butterfly is feeding on the flower buds of the Milkweed.
Canon EOS Rebel SL-1, EF300mm f/4L IS USM, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 200
The only creature (that we can catch), so far, that I have had to say no to Evan holding due to the potential rash or irritation it can cause.