Getting Some Shade

Geometer Moth Caterpillar

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Geometer moth caterpillar, also known as an ‘inchworm’, on rose leaf, taken August 2016, rear garden , Staffordshire, England.

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  3. What a ‘back-breaking’ curl from this caterpillar shape. Can’t say as I’ve even seen such a straight ‘stretch’ on any caterpillars at all.

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  9. Strangely, his shape reminds me of the “hook” on the end of that seed pod you recently showed. I don’t think he’s getting ready to latch on to something and travel, though!

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