Wednesday, June 25, 2025

A CHANGE OF PACE

An oldy posted in 2014, revisited for today. We had a van back in those days.  


Gregg came in and told me that there was a very interesting caterpillar climbing up the side of his van, that I might want to take some photos. I grabbed my camera!


I had never seen one like this before. It was a very interesting little caterpillar.


Not wise to pick them up with fingers. It can stick you with those bristles, which can be quite itchy and uncomfortable and cause a rash. A good defense mechanism.


We must have known somehow.


 We were going out in the van and we didn't have the time to wait for it to make its own way off our vehicle, even with all those tiny feet. Our little caterpillar was moved to a more appropriate spot in the garden.


I went online and found this link. It is a Banded Tussock Moth - Halysidota tessellaris. Wonderful little thing!

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."

~Aristotle~



Thanks for looking and have a great day!






Added note on Saturday, June 28th, 2025:

To see the Banded Tussock Moth as it is with wings, you can click on the website address below.




64 comments:

  1. Wonderful photos of this magnificent ❤️ caterpillar 🦋 Denise. I also love your last image with your name. Brilliant 👏

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    1. Thank you Linda, I very much appreciate you saying so :)

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  2. I have never seen one like this either!

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  3. It is beautiful. And no, I wouldn't touch it. Those fine hairs can itch and sting.

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    1. So I hear EC., certainly don't want to find out :)

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  4. What a marvelous encounter. There’s something so quietly enchanting about pausing to appreciate a tiny creature like that, especially when nature’s defense mechanisms come so beautifully bristled

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    1. Couldn't have put it better Roentare, it has evolved into something very beautiful and it doesn't stop there - thank you :)

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  5. That's a lovely looking caterpillar :-D

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  6. I love finding things like that and discovering what they are. Beautiful little creature.

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    1. I agree, it's what makes life fun for me, discovering and learning something new :)

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  7. It's lovely to look at, but I’d definitely keep my hands off!

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  8. this one is truly marvelous to see!!! I once stepped on one similar to this and boy did that hurt.

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  9. They are beautiful as you say, but they can raise a nasty rash on your skin if they are handled.

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    1. Wouldn't like to find that out David, that's for sure :)

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  10. Very interesting! It looks a bit like a glass brush...

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  11. Great photos of the caterpillar. I don't think I've ever seen one like that before.

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    1. Thanks Ann! I hadn't either at the time, and I haven't seen one since :)

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  12. Great captures of the caterpillar! It is strange looking. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Thank you Eileen it is but beautiful at the same time. You take care and enjoy your day also :)

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  13. Awwww....I love caterpillars too. What great pictures, Denise. ~Andrea xoxo

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    1. Hi Andrea :) that is so nice that you love caterpillars. They certainly are beautiful little creatures. Thank you and sending hugs xoxox

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  14. Interesting. Did you see a picture of the moth it will become?

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    1. I did, it's a lovely little moth. If you look at the link it will show what it looks like. I should have added that to my post. If I can find a royalty free photo I will :)

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  15. That's a new one to me. It would catch my eye.

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    1. Me too, I hope I see it again one day. It's been years and I still haven't set eyes on another :)

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  16. Aristotle was most wise. Thanks for the photo, Denise.

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    1. He certainly was. You are very welcome Gigi and thank you :)

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  17. Wow! Have never seen one like that before.
    Does make you stop and realize how truly amazing nature is. :)

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    1. Never have seen one before Rita, never seen one since :) I agree with what you said, nature is absolutely amazing!

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  18. What excellent photos of this beauty.
    Hugs cecilia

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    1. Thank you Cecilia, much appreciated :) Sending hugs!

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  19. Nice photo! As a kid, I got a raised rash from one of these and had to have a poultice to get the sting out.

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    1. Thank you my friend and thanks for telling me about that memory. I have heard of these poultices.

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  20. i didn't know...it is a cute little critter and you got some wonderful images!!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie, I remember being very happy how the photos turned out and am enjoying them after finding them again :)

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  21. Has aprovechado bien la ocasión para fotografiarla y con distintos encuadres.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you very much. I appreciate you saying so. Wishing you a happy weekend :)

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  22. Great photos of this fun creature!!

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  23. That looks like a brush of some sort with green slime!

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  24. A close-up of the caterpillar, very interesting. I don't see a face as shown in the last picture. I've heard this quote before, and always liked it.

    I hope you have pleasant July days ahead, Denise.

    ~Sheri

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    1. Thanks Sheri, I have to admit, I don't know which end is which. I'll have to take a close look at photos on nature pages. Yes, it's a great quote! Happy July to you too Sheri :)

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  25. I've ever seen one like that either. It's quite striking.

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  26. I've seen these! And yes, you don't want to pet them or pick them up!

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  27. What a neat little crawler to capture. I love when stuff like this happens. And we just gotta get the shot. Not long ago a turtle showed up under the stairs. So fun. Had to grab the camera. For sure.

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    1. I thought it was very cool. I agree, these are fun when they happen out of the blue, like your turtle :) Always got to grab a camera :)

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  28. He does look a rather splendid fellow and you took some great photos of him. Hope he liked your garden better than the van and that he kept away from munching any favourite plants of yours.

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    1. I'm sure he had a feast back there Beverley :)

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