Spun Glass Slug Caterpillar - copyright Doug Tallamy 2009
Wow! Take a look at this amazing caterpillar which can be found on oak leaves.
I wrote yesterday and asked Douglas Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, to nominate a favorite backyard critter. Here is his reply:
“I have many favorites, but one might be the spun glass slug caterpillar. I have attached a picture. I collect them at my house on oak leaves.”
Who need aliens when weird and amazing creatures like this can be found in our own backyard nature gardens? Thanks Douglas. The spun glass slug caterpillar will have a place in the favorite backyard animal contest which is due to start tomorrow. Nominations close tonight at midnight Eastern USA time – there’s still time to add another critter to the list.
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