In which there are four caterpillars and a moth

[spiralsheep]

The most spectacular caterpillar I've ever seen in the flesh was a Pale Tussock Moth larvae (@ flickr) but I didn't have my camera. I did have my camera for the following four encounters, although three of them were moving fast enough to be difficult to cap. Ironically, it was the moth imago with wings that was still.

1 Caterpillar, Scarlet Tiger Moth, Callimorpha dominula, Worcestershire 04-11



2 Caterpillar, Peacock Butterfly, Inachis io, Herefordshire 06-11



3 Caterpillar, White Ermine Moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, Worcestershire 08-11



4 Angle Shades Moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, Worcestershire 09-12

Comments

[weaverbird]

Such pretty creatures! The moth in particular is breathtaking.

And the patterning on that first caterpillar is inspiring - vague ideas of beadwork or woven cloth are swirling in my head. *g* I can also imagine the pattern on its back used as a printed stripe for, say quilting fabric.

Thanks for posting!

[spiralsheep]

You're welcome! (The book I'm reading just mentioned weaverbirds. How's that for synchronicity?)

I love Angle Shades moths. They disappear completely on some backgrounds but they stand out against others like dramatic masks. They even have two inexplicable, to me, fur epaulettes - one on each shoulder. The patterns on some of the more outstanding caterpillars and butterflies would make lovely fabric or beadwork, yes.

[kk1raven]

Very nice!

[spiralsheep]

Thank you!

[lark_ascends]

Lovely!!

[spiralsheep]

Thank you!