Mastodawn

Eastern Tent Caterpillars (Malacosoma americana)

#TentCaterpillars #Caterpillars #Lepidoptera #ArtWithOpenSource #Darktable #CCBYSA #Insects #Moths #Animals #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography

Nilem🕷️6d ago

Chenille non identifiée (pour l'instant)

#caterpillars #arthropods #insects #macrophotography #naturephotography

Richard Michael Blaber Mar 4

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/04/caterpillars-spring-moth-population. Save the #caterpillars! Save the #moths!

Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into

The Guardian

TKSST • seethis.tv 🌈🪐✨Mar 2

🦋🐜 Researchers found that Alcon blue #caterpillars can mimic the specific acoustic pulses of a queen ant.

By sounding like royalty, they convince worker #ants to carry them home and protect them from predators.

👉 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/baby-butterflies-use-rhythm-to-fool-ants-into-taking-care-of-them/

#research #biology #nature #butterflies #science #evolution #wildlife #insects

Baby butterflies use rhythm to fool ants into taking care of them

These caterpillars rely on ants to tend them, and they use a surprisingly complex sense of rhythm to make it happen

Scientific American

Lukas VFN 🇪🇺Feb 26

Bug beats: Caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants https://phys.org/news/2026-02-bug-caterpillars-complex-rhythms-communicate.html Paper by Chiara De Gregorio et al.: https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nyas.70223

"#ants treat the #caterpillars like colony members, carrying them into nests, protecting and feeding them. Caterpillars provide sugary secretions to ants or mimic ant behavior... chemical mimicry has long been known to underpin these relationships... caterpillars also use precisely timed vibrational rhythms to attract and appease their hosts"

Omilen Feb 19

Before becoming a discreet moth, one must be a colorful caterpillar.
Photo of a Malacosoma neustria caterpillar, summer.
#NaturePhotography #Insects #Caterpillars #Moths

Animal of Things Feb 17

Woolly Caterpillar Guide: 8 Species With Identification Tips

Woolly caterpillars capture attention with their distinctive fuzzy appearance and fascinating behaviors. These bristly larvae represent various moth species, each with unique characteristics that help with identification. From the iconic banded woolly bear to striking tussock moth caterpillars, understanding these species enriches outdoor observations and deepens appreciation for insect diversity. These caterpillars appear most commonly during late summer and fall when they actively search […]

https://animalofthings.com/types-of-woolly-caterpillars/

Beautiful & unique Nature Feb 14

Archduke butterfly (Lexias pardalis) caterpillar, typically found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australasia. Known for its appearance similarity with a Christmas tree, 10 pairs of lateral protrusions, that act as a "shield,". it can change its hue to match the leaves of its host plant for maximum camouflage. When disturbed, it freezes and relies on its fearsome appearance or curls into a defensive ball.
Picture: pinterest
#weird #nature #caterpillars

Mike McCaffrey Feb 4

Do not pet the giant orange venomous lump!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kQIqfAlvb3E

#Caterpillars #Moths #NaturalistsCo

If not pet, why pet shaped??

YouTube

Badtzmarie Jan 29

I don't think its normal to see these in January. These caterpillars survived the overnight cold temperatures. #caterpillars #monarch #butterfly #climatechange #naturephotography