Caterpillar to moth with a Ranchman’s tiger moth
Finding one caterpillar on a hike is exciting but finding 13 caterpillars is extremely exciting–especially for kids. In early May, the kids and I went…
Tag: Caterpillars
A mouse eating a caterpillar!
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught movement of something on the ground. I slowly turned and saw a mouse. Most mice I…
10 Fun facts about caterpillars
The transformation from a caterpillar to butterfly is incredible but caterpillars are pretty amazing too! 1. Caterpillars only have six true legs. Caterpillars appear to…
Caterpillars utilize a variety of tactics to stay alive
As a slow-moving, plump morsel, caterpillars are an ideal target for a predator’s meal. However, caterpillars still exist because they have developed means to escape…
Can woolly bear caterpillars predict winter weather?
What will winter be like? Many look to the woolly (wooly) bear caterpillar for a prediction. The black and orangish-brown banded caterpillars may be the…
More exceptions than rules when distinguishing moths and butterflies
Black and yellow patterned wings with a small ‘tail’ flutter between flowers, an identifiable characteristic of the tiger swallowtail. Certain butterflies are easily identified by…
A mouse eating a caterpillar!
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught movement of something on the ground. I slowly turned and saw a mouse. Most mice I…
10 Fun facts about caterpillars
The transformation from a caterpillar to butterfly is incredible but caterpillars are pretty amazing too! 1. Caterpillars only have six true legs. Caterpillars appear to…
Caterpillars utilize a variety of tactics to stay alive
As a slow-moving, plump morsel, caterpillars are an ideal target for a predator’s meal. However, caterpillars still exist because they have developed means to escape…
Can woolly bear caterpillars predict winter weather?
What will winter be like? Many look to the woolly (wooly) bear caterpillar for a prediction. The black and orangish-brown banded caterpillars may be the…
More exceptions than rules when distinguishing moths and butterflies
Black and yellow patterned wings with a small ‘tail’ flutter between flowers, an identifiable characteristic of the tiger swallowtail. Certain butterflies are easily identified by…