This is a Vapourer Moth Caterpillar also know as Rusty Tussock. It was on a lamp post and I just had to save it. I got a leaf from the ground, as it is unwise to touch caterpillars, and got it on the leaf then popped it onto the tree. It would have a better chance of surviving that way, I thought. I have never seen one of these caterpillars before and was glad to see something new!
...you are quite the entomologist!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom. I really should look into studying it!
DeleteAren't caterpillars of all kinds beautiful? They are just the little sneak preview of the beautiful moths and butterflies to come.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde de segunda-feira e uma excelente semana. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. Algumas realmente são lindas. Mais não toque nelas. No Brasil temos algumas com venenos potentes e que podem matar uma pessoa.
ReplyDeleteand the caterpillar is very thankful.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteIt must be caterpillar season, I found some on my plants, basil, chillies and mint. Also small moths. I have left them because I have more than I can consume.
Te debe su vida y ella no se ha dado cuenta.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
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