Caterpillars

[Thiophilos]

Tetrio Sphinx caterpillar. There were dozens of these in a small tree, stripping it of leaves.

 

[Jeff1547 47]

Very interesting shots....

 

[davholla12]

Very nice what was the tree?

 

[Thiophilos]

Very nice what was the tree?

Sorry, don't know. It had pretty pink blossoms.

 

[MLangranPhotography]

wow love its orange feet - nice shots

 

[Thiophilos]

wow love its orange feet - nice shots

Thanks! Those vivid colors are probably a warning to predators that it doesn't taste good or is toxic.

 

[binx88]

Very nice what was the tree?

I believe that plant is an Adenium, or Desert Rose



The only other plant I know of that looks similar to it is a variation of plumeria.

 

[binx88]

Nice images Thiophilos. I've never seen caterpillars that are so stunning to look at. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Thiophilos]

I believe that plant is an Adenium, or Desert Rose



The only other plant I know of that looks similar to it is a variation of plumeria.

Certainly could be. That is a toxic plant - all the more reason to not eat those caterpillars.

 

[jeffashman9]

Beautiful caterpillar. I believe the plant is a plumeria, I've owned a few of those.

 

[binx88]

If possible, would you please post up pics of the adult butterfly or moth that it metamorphosizes into? It really has me wondering about that.

 

[wobe]

Nice shots.

 

[jeffashman9]

If possible, would you please post up pics of the adult butterfly or moth that it metamorphosizes into? It really has me wondering about that.

It is the caterpillar of the Tetrio Sphynx moth. The caterpillar is known as a Plumeria caterpillar, because they love to feast on plumeria.