Predator

The screen I wrapped around the milkweed had a few small flap openings which I thought were too small for the wasps to discover. Well, I found 4 wasps that were clever enough to get inside but not to get back out. I chased them out and sealed the openings. Let's see if it works to keep them out.
But now I'm down to 9 caterpillars.

[eDorre]

What neat textures. Sorry about the caterpillars-fingers crossed!

[CAT Carter19]

Nicely composed image of the little buggar and I agree the textures/patterns on the screen are quite artistic. Are you growing milkweed to attract butterflies?

[sheri]

@catcarter19 Yes, this is my first time trying to attract butterflies and watch the life cycle from egg through caterpillar to (hopefully) butterfly. Thank you🦋

[Babs]

Looks like a paper wasp, nasty little beggars

[Diana]

Great shot and textures, love the story of these nasty buggers albeit a sad outcome. Crossing fingers that it works now.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture! Scary!

[Lesley]

Wow - superb!

[Mags]

Oh! That's a little scary!

[Pat]

Let's hope you win the battle.
Lovely details in this shot, fav.

[Peter Dulis]

great capture

[KV]

Hope all your remaining caterpillars survive/thrive! Mean looking wasp.

[GaryW]

It looks very menacing!

[Bill]

Very nice focus.

[Shutterbug]

Love the textures. Glad you could chase them out without getting stung.

[Van]

Great focus and clarity on the wasp.