A picture from October of a unique looking caterpillar, a Crowned Slug Moth caterpillar (Isa textula). This little one grows to be 1/2 inch long. They eat the leaves of Oaks and Cherry, Maple, Basswood, Elm and Beech trees.

I’ve made it my practice to avoid picking up most any creature that I find in nature. This is a good example of why. See those hairy spikes sticking out all around? This caterpillar’s sting results in itching and great pain. I’m sticking to my policy!

It sure is fun to find unique creatures of nature. I just won’t pick any up.

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