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10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Caterpillar Appreciation Post #31

The next caterpillar in the appreciation lineup is the Hitched Arches. These little guys are usually found on goldenrod, asters, and other fall wildflowers. They blend in extremely well and can be very hard to spot. They’re slim, smooth caterpillars that stay stretched out along stems or tucked on the underside of leaves.

They’re harmless to people and don’t cause major damage to plants. Most of the time they’re just a neat late‑season find.

10/07/2026

Caterpillar Appreciation Post #30

The next caterpillar in the appreciation lineup is the Sycamore Tussock Moth. These little fluffballs show up mainly on sycamore trees. They’re easy to spot with their white or pale yellow to brown bodies and long tufts.

They’re harmless to people, but their hairs can bother sensitive skin. So, it’s another “look but don’t touch” caterpillar.

10/03/2026

Caterpillar Appreciation Post #29

The next caterpillar in the appreciation lineup is the Skiff Moth. These guys are slug moth caterpillars. They can be found on a variety of trees like oak, cherry, willow, and birch. They blend in so well that you will miss them unless you’re really looking.

Skiff Moth caterpillars are harmless to people and don’t cause major damage to trees. They are fun to find because they don’t look like a typical caterpillar at all.

10/02/2026

No new post from me tonight. I ended up making a Woolly Bear bumper sticker instead, and added it to the shop. Because clearly I don’t have 500 other things I should be doing.

That's not an AI photo either. It's one of the caterpillars I found this year.

You can find the link in the first comment. Since they no longer want links in the main posts.

10/01/2026

Did you remember to flip your calendar?

This month features the Monarch Caterpillar.

09/30/2026

Caterpillar Appreciation Post #28

The next caterpillar in the appreciation lineup is the American Dagger Moth. These fuzzy yellow or white caterpillars are easy to spot with those long black hairs. They show up on all kinds of hardwood trees around here, especially in late summer and fall.

They look soft, but they’re one of the caterpillars you don’t want to touch. Those hairs can cause a burning or itchy rash for some people.

09/29/2026

I think he saw me.

09/29/2026

This ruby‑throated hummingbird stopped by to say goodbye. Winter is on its way, and they don't want any part of it. I don't blame them.