Thematic Cocoons, chrysalis, caterpillars and grubs.

BrianR · 07-26-2018, 04:44 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Some places the trees are clean, other places such as this it seems that every tree has at least one = Gypsy moth egg cases. Either the same sort of tree attracts them, or once one of them lays eggs at a particular spot, it attracts others.

The females of the subspecies we have in North America can't fly, so they pretty much lay wherever they are. The caterpillars will roam though, and can float on the wind with all their hairs, so they can disperse this way. They are adaptable, but I think oaks are their favourite food, and if they are somewhere happy a batch of caterpillars may spend their whole life on one tree and pupate en masse at the base.

I've posted it in these forums before, but not this thread, here's a gypsy moth caterpillar from a few years ago:

Unregistered User 8 · 07-26-2018, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by BrianR

here's a gypsy moth caterpillar from a few years ago:

Wow !!!

**WPRESTO** · 07-27-2018, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

Hairy, bristly caterpillars are the most interesting.

boblivious · 07-27-2018, 05:06 AM - **4 Likes**

This big, fat, green caterpillar ate my whole tomato plant!

Unregistered User 8 · 07-27-2018, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by boblivious

This big, fat, green caterpillar ate my whole tomato plant!

Sorry to hear about your tomatoes Bob, but this " critter " makes an excellent addition to the thread. Thanks.

**WPRESTO** · 08-01-2018, 03:37 PM - **2 Likes**

New month, new contest, time to post whatever I can.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-01-2018, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

time to post whatever I can.

Excellent capture, keep 'em coming Walter.

**WPRESTO** · 08-04-2018, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Dangling by a long, gossamer thread, swinging with the slightest breeze. Only one shot out of five hit the focus well. It looks like a circus performer the way it's arched. BTW: this is a pretty deep crop, less than 1/4 of the original.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-05-2018, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Dangling by a long, gossamer thread, swinging with the slightest breeze.

Poetic text, and excellent image ( again !! ) Walter.

**WPRESTO** · 08-05-2018, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by pjv

Poetic text, and excellent image ( again !! ) Walter.

Thanksalot!

**WPRESTO** · 08-10-2018, 04:31 AM - **3 Likes**

There are "dream catchers" and then there are "dew catchers."

Unregistered User 8 · 08-10-2018, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

There are "dream catchers" and then there are "dew catchers."

Such a wonderful image Walt, thanks for posting it here.

**Digitalis** · 08-10-2018, 06:56 PM - **1 Like**

An old photo from an old camera:

Pentax K10D - SCMP-FA* 200mm f/4 ED [IF] Macro

Unregistered User 8 · 08-10-2018, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

An old photo from an old camera:

And the legendary FA* 200 f/4 macro.

A great inclusion to this thread mate, thanks.

**WPRESTO** · 08-11-2018, 04:24 AM - **1 Like**

Another fuzzy caterpillar, but not cuddly. Looks as though there's a very small moth below, caught by a spider and probably long since sucked dry.

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07-26-2018, 04:44 PM - 4 Likes	#91
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by WPRESTO Some places the trees are clean, other places such as this it seems that every tree has at least one = Gypsy moth egg cases. Either the same sort of tree attracts them, or once one of them lays eggs at a particular spot, it attracts others. The females of the subspecies we have in North America can't fly, so they pretty much lay wherever they are. The caterpillars will roam though, and can float on the wind with all their hairs, so they can disperse this way. They are adaptable, but I think oaks are their favourite food, and if they are somewhere happy a batch of caterpillars may spend their whole life on one tree and pupate en masse at the base. I've posted it in these forums before, but not this thread, here's a gypsy moth caterpillar from a few years ago:

07-26-2018, 10:59 PM	#92
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by BrianR here's a gypsy moth caterpillar from a few years ago: Wow !!!

07-27-2018, 05:06 AM - 4 Likes	#94
boblivious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	This big, fat, green caterpillar ate my whole tomato plant!

07-27-2018, 10:19 PM	#95
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by boblivious This big, fat, green caterpillar ate my whole tomato plant! Sorry to hear about your tomatoes Bob, but this " critter " makes an excellent addition to the thread. Thanks.

08-01-2018, 11:07 PM	#97
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO time to post whatever I can. Excellent capture, keep 'em coming Walter.

08-05-2018, 04:13 AM	#99
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO Dangling by a long, gossamer thread, swinging with the slightest breeze. Poetic text, and excellent image ( again !! ) Walter.

08-05-2018, 02:11 PM	#100
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by pjv Poetic text, and excellent image ( again !! ) Walter. Thanksalot!

08-10-2018, 05:59 PM	#102
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO There are "dream catchers" and then there are "dew catchers." Such a wonderful image Walt, thanks for posting it here.

08-10-2018, 06:56 PM - 1 Like	#103
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	An old photo from an old camera: Pentax K10D - SCMP-FA 200mm f/4 ED [IF] Macro*

08-10-2018, 07:31 PM	#104
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis An old photo from an old camera: And the legendary FA* 200 f/4 macro. A great inclusion to this thread mate, thanks.