up close with nature

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last two weeks in nature

Nature Notes/Signs of the Season is hosted by Rambling Woods

green larvae

this larvae put on a little show for us

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Captured about a month ago in Manchester, MI.

Possibly a diamond-back moth caterpillar
but I was unable to positively identify.

Camera Critters #81
Hosted by Misty Dawn

Signs of the Season/Nature Notes is hosted by Rambling Woods

hickory tussock moth caterpillar

I'm pretty sure this is a Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar.
(Lophocampa caryae)

Not sure if this is its cocoon or another caterpillars.
Manchester, MI - 1 week ago

Camera Critters #78
Hosted by Misty Dawn

orange-stripped oakworm

Please let me know if I've identified this critter incorrectly.
North Carolina - September 2007

photohunt: Orange
PhotoHunter is hosted by TNChick

Camera Critters #74
Hosted by Misty Dawn