Things That Will Get Wings!

Fall can be a good time of year to find some of the larger caterpillars that are getting ready to spend the winter at the larva or pupa stage. In recent days, I have found 2 Giant Tiger Moth caterpillars. Hopefully next year I will get to see the beautiful black and white adult.

Hermit Sphinx caterpillar

Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar

Still trying to identify this individual. It was found at night and was happily chewing on a leaf.

Isabella Tiger Moth

Isabella Tiger Moth, also commonly known as a Wooly Bear. The picture above the Wooly Bear is the same species. There is a lot of colour variation in the caterpillars.

Brown-hooded Owlet found munching on Goldenrod. They also enjoy Asters.

Virginia Tiger Moth Caterpillar