I love caterpillars, moths, and butterflies, well, all insects, honestly, but caterpillars especially. It was very interesting to read about your moth trapping experience and how things are being monitored on your side of the Atlantic. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for reading. Do you have a favourite caterpillar? I love Garden Tigers - they're so fuzzy! Lobster moth cats are really cool too, but I've never seen one "in real life".
The Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar is my favorite. Very cute with big fake eye spots on its head to make it look like a snake. “Vewy Scawy” like a kitten arching its back and puffing up its fur. Hahaha.
Every time I see a moth I think of you, and I find I actively seek them out more. I found one the other day fluttering around, and once it landed I was able to ID it as a Common Oak Moth. I also have come to appreciate that the ones that look brown and boring often have subtle but intricate patterning on them, if you can see them close enough. Anyway, you know I'm your biggest fan, and I thank you for making moths a bigger part of my life.
I love caterpillars, moths, and butterflies, well, all insects, honestly, but caterpillars especially. It was very interesting to read about your moth trapping experience and how things are being monitored on your side of the Atlantic. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for reading. Do you have a favourite caterpillar? I love Garden Tigers - they're so fuzzy! Lobster moth cats are really cool too, but I've never seen one "in real life".
Also I Googled those Lobster Moth caterpillars. Wow! They are fascinating!
I looked up Spicebush Swallowtail - they are so cute! 😍
The Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar is my favorite. Very cute with big fake eye spots on its head to make it look like a snake. “Vewy Scawy” like a kitten arching its back and puffing up its fur. Hahaha.
Some of the "boring brown ones" can be sooo beautiful! Thank you for reading, and I am glad you appreciate moths more now 🙂
Every time I see a moth I think of you, and I find I actively seek them out more. I found one the other day fluttering around, and once it landed I was able to ID it as a Common Oak Moth. I also have come to appreciate that the ones that look brown and boring often have subtle but intricate patterning on them, if you can see them close enough. Anyway, you know I'm your biggest fan, and I thank you for making moths a bigger part of my life.