If an Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar could have a facebook, then do you think his profile picture would be something like this? He’s got a little mustache, he’s got a […]
Pseudopods of the Monarch Caterpillar
Have you ever wondered what those stubby legs look like up close? I accidentally captured the pseudopods today in a photograph. This is a close-up photograph of the pseudopods on a monarch caterpillar. The sticky false feet help the caterpillar maneuver around on its food [host plant] and helps keep it from falling off the plant.Go to web page to see image …
Black Swallowtail Caterpillars
Earlier today I took these photographs in my garden. The caterpillars shown here are, as far as I can tell, Black Swallowtail. The plants they are feeding on is fennel. I don’t mind, I got the fennel for half price and I had been wondering what I was going to do with it.
I am posting these two photographs only because: …
Swallowtail Caterpillar Computer Wallpaper
Swallowtail caterpillars are eating my fennel! I took a few pictures of them and one turned out nice enough for wallpaper, actually another one is just as nice, but for now or for always, I have made wallpaper with just one on the photos. …
