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!
Wonderful photos of this magnificent ❤️ caterpillar 🦋 Denise. I also love your last image with your name. Brilliant 👏
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one like this either!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. And no, I wouldn't touch it. Those fine hairs can itch and sting.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely looking caterpillar :-D
ReplyDeleteI love finding things like that and discovering what they are. Beautiful little creature.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to look at, but I’d definitely keep my hands off!
ReplyDeletethis one is truly marvelous to see!!! I once stepped on one similar to this and boy did that hurt.
ReplyDeleteWell I must say it looks cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful as you say, but they can raise a nasty rash on your skin if they are handled.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! It looks a bit like a glass brush...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the caterpillar. I don't think I've ever seen one like that before.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the caterpillar! It is strange looking. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteAwwww....I love caterpillars too. What great pictures, Denise. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteInteresting caterpillar
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Did you see a picture of the moth it will become?
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one to me. It would catch my eye.
ReplyDeleteAristotle was most wise. Thanks for the photo, Denise.
ReplyDeleteWow! Have never seen one like that before.
ReplyDeleteDoes make you stop and realize how truly amazing nature is. :)
What excellent photos of this beauty.
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia