Found Caterpillars

11 years ago

Yesterday I was at DDs house with the GDs and we found several larvae and eggs on Chenopodium album. I am ID'ing them as Common Sootywings. Typically Skipper, they make a nest by folding over the leaves. It's so funny how the 1st instar cats fold over the tiniest piece of leaf to make their nests. The eggs, in color, remind me of GST eggs. Of course they're much smaller, and they could look entirely different under a microscope.

I've never found these little skipper cats before. I have C. album in my yard, too, but never found them on mine.

I'll try to get my camera over there and get pics soon.

Susan

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Comments (2)

docmom_gw
11 years ago
It's the magical power of being with your grandkids. Alone, neither of you have he power/luck to find them. But, together, anything can happen. What do you think, blockbuster movie material? LOL

I'm glad you found them and know what to raise them on. How old are the GKs? Hopefully they'll think it's fun to watch them grow. Good luck.

Martha
susanlynne48
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi, Martha. Kenna, the 10 year old, has been helping me raise butterflies and moths since she was about 4 years old. Charlotte just turned 2 years old this month, so she is just beginning to explore the world of insects. Right now she is fascinated by flies (we sing the Shoo Fly song) and rolie-polies.

Kids are so much fun and I can tell my oldest GD is very protective and concerned about all the "bugs" around her.

Susan
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