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Saturday, 5 July 2014

Caterpillar - Spilosoma virginica (Virginian Tiger Moth)


Caterpillar from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Caterpillar– I think: Spilosoma virginica

 Spilosoma virginica Virginian Tiger Moth 
Isn't it sweet? Little tiny feet, all moving in a wave.

Soft, fuzzy little caterpillar. Little legs grabbing onto the clover, munching away. I've submitted it to My BAMONA for ID.
The moths are beginning to gather in the night. It also looks like a very good year for the butterflies. My milkweed is flourishing and I hope the Monarch butterfly population will explode with the excellent conditions: lots of moisture, lots of food and I don't use chemicals on the lawn. The White admirals, Eastern swallowtail, are plentiful.
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13 comments:

  1. eileeninmd5 July 2014 at 08:48

    I love the cute caterpillar photos and video. I am hoping to see some Monarchs this summer. Thank you for linking your post up to my critter party..Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. TexWisGirl5 July 2014 at 08:58

    they're very cute. and munchy. :)

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  3. EG CameraGirl5 July 2014 at 09:37

    Very nice sighting of the caterpillar!

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 July 2014 at 10:21

    yes he is really cute and you got a good close up of him. Have a great weekend.

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  5. Lina Gustina5 July 2014 at 10:39

    I'm too afraid to touch hairy caterpillar. Great shots.

    www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/07/bromo-mountain-horse-terminal.html

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  6. Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla5 July 2014 at 11:55

    So cute, great pictures!

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  7. Unknown5 July 2014 at 16:15

    Furry and cute little thing!

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  8. William Kendall5 July 2014 at 16:53

    I haven't handled one of those little critters in years.

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  9. Anonymous5 July 2014 at 17:43

    Cute, fuzzy fellow. I think that's the kind that was eating my lantana leaves.

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  10. carol l mckenna5 July 2014 at 20:02

    Wonderful shots of the furry critter for SC ~ thanks,

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Anonymous6 July 2014 at 01:51

    What a sweet fuzzy guy!

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  12. Yamini MacLean6 July 2014 at 05:02

    Hari Om
    Gorgeous golden guy!!! (Mind you, I too would be cautious as I have had very nasty reactions to hairy caterpillars...) Happy weekend! YAM xx

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  13. Debbie6 July 2014 at 18:18

    oh it is just so sweet!! i enjoyed all the up close detail!!!

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