Greedy guts - toothbrush! by blondeblurr
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My beautiful and succulent Jade has been diminishing lately - until I had found the culprit or another freeloading customer - in this case a TUSSOCK MOTH, (known to have a voracious appetite) has been defoliating several of my plants ... say no more!
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To insect lovers, the Tussock Moth caterpillars are known for their striking tufts of hair, or tussocks. Many species exhibit four characteristic clumps of bristles on their backs, giving them the appearance of a toothbrush or carrying his own set of paintbrushes ... aha!
should have known better - another artist in the family!
Cheers Brigitte
(aka blondeblurr)
PS both pix are my own.
Comments (27)
auntietk
Great capture of this exotic beastie! I saw one in Chicago ... they're everywhere!
Faemike55
Very cool capture I do hope that you suggested that this fine caterpillar go to some other area for the dining experience
npauling
A super capture of this neat little 'toothbrush' but I guess he is for the chop when he has been devouring your trees. He is a very handsome guy too and the little bristles look so cute. I haven't seen this little caterpillar before and I hope he doesn't jump the ditch any time soon.
goodoleboy
Good heavens, the most colorful bottle brush I've ever layed eyes on! I've never heard of or seen this species in my entire existence, BB. What a myriad of strange creatures you have in Australia.
rbowen
Amazing capture and work!
netot
What Do you get when mix an echidna and a worm? Tussock Moth caterpillars!!! Great capture of this nice furry guy!
jif3d
Gotta say this is way kool on all levels BB, damn' crazy critter, awesome hair-do, crisp capture, wicked postwork...whew ! what more more can I say ?...just...BRILL ! Very well done & ~Cheers~ :o)
dochtersions
In a very special attitude you have photographed this beautiful caterpillar. Too bad it eats your beautiful flowers, as it has such a special look. I've never seen this kind, and your presentation is fabulous. In a way I love that, so backward dark 'arms', lifted as if he gives himself to something. Du bisst in meiner Gedanken, ständig. Hatte for, dir Heute zu schreiben ♥ Hoffe dir geht's besser, take car, dear friend.
Feliciti
that's life but so sorry for your plants :)
whaleman
Perhaps it is time to invite a local bird inside for some fine dining, LOL!
jayfar
That resident has now become a 'squatter' then BB!! Nice shot.
VDH Online Now!
Nyce shot!
angora
LOL @ the other artist!!! too bad, but a very photogenic familymember! wonderful shot!!! hope all works out fine!!!
durleybeachbum
HMMM! Naughty creature, he should get on with a painting and forget the carving!
flavia49
stunning macro of a living brush!!
Madbat
Hey did he pay for that all you can eat buffet?
bobrgallegos
Awesome detail to this wonderful photo!!
sandra46
aaaagghh the monster! i hope never meet him
aksirp
amazing caterpillar, superb macro and postwork and i like the title very much!
JuliSonne
Because you've got a "nice" problem .... in both senses. A lot of damage from a beautiful caterpillar. I think she has found a new home with you. Laugh or cry?????? A outstanding macro!!
1358
caterpillar now, soon to be a moth... keep yer woolies safeguarded from him...(oh wait, that's right.... Oz... no need fer woolies..) ;-) cool shot, your macro stuff be sheer amazin'!
Glendaw
Quite a impressive looking caterpillar. Hopefully this little destroyer has moved on to other areas.
julesrose
great photo,i hope it left a little bit of jade for you to enjoy.
danapommet
A beautiful capture and a sad way to find it. Lets hope that the Jade plant recovers and we get to see it in the future!
Rhanagaz
Great shot and presentation of him/her!! A beautiful beast at least!! :o)
Wolfmanw
Fantastic capture and clarity
psyoshida
But he's so lovely you kinda have to forgive him, for he knows not what he does. :) Great shot!! I hope your Jade can recover.