Caterpillar

Caterpillar from the White-lined Sphinx Moth, Hyles lineata, Anza Borrego Desert. It's amazing how similar their little feet are to hands and it holds the stem in its mouth to chew on it. I also like the lazy O it makes with the stems in the background.

Click here to find out more about the White-lined Sphinx Moth.

Striped, Horned Caterpillar

Striped, Horned Caterpillar. Sometimes nature is stranger and cooler than fiction. Here, we have a striped, horned caterpillar that was cruising across the path to the Makapu lighthouse.