You are so lucky to find all these cool caterpillars! One of these days I should be brave enough to go out with the UV light at night. Most nights I get hissed at by a deer just opening the door though.

Haha Iris, I think the deer are more afraid of you than you are of them. I went out with a UV light, and it was awesome! I was at my cabin in Northern MN and saw all kinds of stuff. Columbia Silkmoths, Cecropias, Lunas, female Prometheas, Rosy Maple Moths, and some really cool Polyphemus, and Big Poplar Sphinx moths. I wish I had doen it this when i havent traveled nearly as much as last. I wasnt able to raise anything practically last year. So this has been kinda a bust, no swallowtails, and certainly no gaint silkies.

I am not really scared of anything in my yard- as long as I can see it clearly. My dogs have gotten " skunked" twice while they were on their leashes for a last walk before bedtime. I really should go out though. Just to see what's eating Four o clock and Pokeberry to stalks. I can't find anything during the day. There also is an Eucalyptus that has been here since we moved more then 20 years ago. It's been eaten for the first time this year. Some people like Sherry just seem to have a real knack for finding caterpillars (and knowing what they are). and they have them waiting patiently at the gate to be noticed.

Sherry, good thing it wasn't under the handle of the gate. These do sting, right?

Yes, I've never been stung by one, but it's said that they do sting, just not nearly as badly as a saddleback caterpillar.

Sherry