We came from here:
The thread "August 2016 Butterflies, Moths & Larva" in
Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum
It's raining here so no butterflies. But Elaine raising her Giant Swallowtail reminded me of one of my favorite pictures. So I thought I'd use it as this month's thumbnail. I took this at MOSI and was trying to show off the distinctive red osmeterium. Plus, it makes me laugh.
Love those pics, Christine!
Ann, keep track of those little guys! You know they lay silk as they walk so that's part of what you're feeling. And when you pull them off, you're pulling the silk. I like squishy caterpillars. But I could see how it might be weird if you're used to the bulkier hornworms.
