Trashy Caterpillar by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image.
This is a new species for me. I have never seen one before but I found 4 of them today, lol.
I am waiting for confirmation on the ID but I am pretty sure it is a "Camouflaged Looper Moth Caterpillar. This is a widespread species that adorns it's body with plant fragments. It uses flower petals which it has chewed free of the food plant and attaches to the spines on it's back.
Very effective.
Tomorrow I start a Beetle week that will show images of seven different species.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (16)
tennesseecowgirl
thats a caterpillar??? huh checks time on clock it must be late here, lol it sure don't look like any caterpillar I have ever seen.
flora-crassella
...was es alles gibt! Ich habe nach dem "Endergebnis", also dem Schmetterling der mal daraus wird gesucht und leider nichts gefunden. Aber die aufsehenerregensten Raupen sind meist ganz unscheinbare Motten oder Schmetterlinge. Wunderbare Aufnahmen!
mbz2662
Wow~ That's amazing. Nature is clever! Great find and shots...
Chaosphoto
very weird but then they aren't the only things around that do that I guess, look at girls :)
artaddict2
Never seen anything like this! I bet it was quite exciting to find something new Leeco. amazing pair of shots!
durleybeachbum
I love Chaosphotos comment! These are marvellous to see, what a find! I've seen caddis fly larvae in streams, but not this same habit on dry land. thankyou!!!
StandsInAwe
Very effective... never would've known it was more than just plant material. Great shots!
GBCalls
Super shots of this great find. Well done Lee
CavalierLady
Now this is unique!!!! Is this one of those "only in texas!" kind of bugs or common all over the south? Shaking my head in wonderment and applauding you on the experience and the capture!
magg_ca
WOW!!! He is the master of the camouflage
bpclarke
Amazing! I have learned more from you and your images than I ever knew about insects before. And I thought I was knowledgeable. :o) Bunny
skyla824
fantastic, outstanding,spectacular, thanks for this first time viewing this species
Richardphotos
never had the privilege to see one.thanks for posting this unique critter
mermaid
Unique indeed and some wonderful shots
JeffG7BRJ
You are certainly sharp eyed Lee, amongst the right type of vegetation it would be nigh on impossible to spot. Congratulations on finding a 'New to you' specimen, I can imagine it would be exciting. Is there anything that lives that is not on that 25 acres of yours? Lol. You sure have a diverse collection of critters living there. Superb captures both.
RobyHermida
awesome image!!! :)