July 25 - Where'd you come from?

This variegated fritillary caterpillar must some how have been a throwback from past days - I've hardly seen a butterfly lately not to mention a caterpillar. I was checking the grass for dew and there he was. Surprise!

[Allison Maltese]

This is quite an interesting caterpillar with that pattern and the spikes. Nice close up.

[Dawn Irwin]

Talk about self protection! Cool find Milanie.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Beautiful shot - I love the composition with that strong diagonal, and the dof. I like his markings, he's quite handsome even before the big transformation.

[Peggy Sirk]

What an exotic caterpillar! Beautifully captured on that slender blade of grass. Marvelous close up shot, Milanie!

[Carolyn White]

Awesome capture! Last summer, I saw lots! This summer, I haven't seen any.