Tag: caterpillars
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Larval Leftovers
Every September, for as long as I can remember (or at least well more than a decade), I have been collecting caterpillars in preparation for the annual BugFest event at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. It is always great fun to share these larval lovelies with the thousands of visitors that make the Read more…
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Caterpillars as Art
“The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the publicity” George Carlin I’m sure that’s just how some caterpillars feel, under-appreciated at best, reviled by many a homeowner at worst. Caterpillars are often seen as those critters that “eat my plants” without the person making the connection to their necessity in order Read more…
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Cool Cats
“Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar.” Bradley Millar Caterpillars are cool. I have been fascinated by these diverse and sometimes outlandish creatures for decades and have found them to be one of the best gateways for introducing people to the Read more…
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