A Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar for Saturday's Critters
I am often surprised and delighted with finding unexpected sightings in nature that I have never seen before! This morning I had one such encounter when I found a
above illustrates that characteristic of this banded tussock caterpillar.
Another characteristic suggested in my field guide book was that "this caterpillar species frequently rest on upper leaf surfaces in full view" . That fits this fuzzy fellow also as can be seen as it lies in full view on a Blue Jay Hosta Leaf. It was so easy to see right there in the open.
Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar lying on a hosta leaf in full view.
So I conclude that this is a Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar found on a hosta leaf in Bird Alley this morning.
I am linking this post this morning to Eileen's Saturday's Critters located at:
http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.ca/
6 comments:
It is a cool looking caterpillar.. Great post and info. Love the photos. Thank you for linking up to my critter party.. Enjoy your weekend!
Great photos of this caterpillar.
A wonderful caterpillar, looks like a small alien.
I've been discovering this year that I have 3 or more kinds of Tiger moths and their caterpillars living in my yard, yours is not one I have found but the lashes are quite spectacular. Perhaps you will see the moth as well. I get excited seeing the various moths and caterpillars too, great find!
Great caterpillar! They are so fuzzy and odd looking and fun to study! I never see such interesting ones.
I saw this little guy near my porch. He was beautiful.
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