Zebrarups

On ragwort flowers

Corupá - Brazil.

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In my backyard

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.

From the archives

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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.

Caterpillar

I spotted this one crawling along a Daisy stem.

Caterpillar

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.

Canon EOS 5DS R

TAMRON 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD A010

ƒ/16.0 300.0 mm 1/125 3200

Like a caterpillar meandering about, this cloud appeared to crawl along the tree tops while changing colours.

An awesome little caterpillar that my son found for me at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

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.

caterpillar....

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EF 50mm f/1.4 + 250D closeup lens

Came across this little guy while out on the north york moors.

A caterpillar in my garden

a monarch butterfly caterpillar

Peacock butterfly caterpillar

Swallowtail

Audierne, Finistère, Brittany, France

Top view of a Drinker moth larva seen at Strumpshaw Fen in Norfolk.

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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Of Common crow butterfly

Clicked in my garden

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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.

Taken in the northern section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.

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Lackford Lakes

Danaus gilippus

The color reminds me that autumn is on the way, although I can't tell it today - temperature in the upper 80's.

The outskirts of the remnants of hurricane Ike are coming through here - continous 30mph winds with frequent gusts over 50mph. Must have been fierce when it first came ashore.

The most unusual caterpillar Ive ever seen!

Caterpillars of Aglais io, the Peacock butterfly, feeding on Stinging nettle