Part journal, part ID guide, and part sketchbook.
Mostly mushrooms, some birds, a few moths, and plenty of other natural history topics.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Burrowing Moth Caterpillar
This is a caterpillar of the American Dagger Moth, Acronicta americana. It's an impressive looking caterpillar. It's also one of the many species of moths who burrow to pupate. In this case, it's chewing its way into a well rotted piece of wood. I