Definite Tussock Moth

Definite Tussock Moth Live

IUCN Conservation Status: Insufficient Data Alpheus Spring Packard identified 500 new animal species I took this photo while out for a hike with Matt in New Hampshire. The day before we had been diving in Maine, and we had spent the night camping. Surprisingly, this was the only photo that I took that day, and […]

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar

Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Live

IUCN Conservation Status: Data Deficient It’s not until you get close to them that you realize their beautiful coloration and texture.  This wild looking creature is called a gypsy moth caterpillar. Along the length of its body there are five sets of blue dots, and six sets of red dots.  Along the side are orange dots. The yellow […]

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Camouflage Live

EASTERN TENT CATERPILLAR – IUCN Conservation Status: DATA DEFFICIENT “How will I ever find the camouflaged animals?” I asked I have to give credit for this photo to my cat. We occasionally take him outside on a leash, and he lead me right over to this tree. I bumped my head against a branch, and […]

Greenstriped Mapleworm

Green Caterpillar

This mapleworm is only about an inch long! This vibrant greenstriped mapleworm is covered in tiny black spikes.  This mapleworm is only about an inch long and found commonly in the eastern part of the United States.  When this caterpillar cocoons, it will transform into a much different looking creature, a Rosy Maple Moth.  These […]

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