Bugs

Grasshopper

Skiff Moth Caterpillar (Prolimacodes badia)

It was brought to my attention last night that I have been neglecting my photo posting duties. Mea culpa! So here are a couple of my newest little friends. I haven’t identified the grasshopper, but I assume it’s a juvenile, due to the immature wings. She was ginormous (approximately 70-80mm)! On one of my last trips out to the old house, she was sitting on the step. I didn’t think she’d hang around long enough for me to run to the car for my camera, so I almost talked myself out of even trying to get a picture of her. I’m glad I did, though, because it came out pretty well.

The bottom image is of a Skiff Moth caterpillar. This little guy attached himself to the driver’s side mirror of a friend’s car, travelling with her from Owen county to Monroe county. We found him a nice shrubbery to hang out in, after taking his picture.