Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Spotted Tussock Moth

For Rachel, my daughter

For Rachel, my daughter

Anne Elliott
06 Aug 2007 137
Rachel, look what we found on a recent Botany Walk! This photo isn't as nice as the ones I posted ages ago, but I was so thrilled to see one of these little Spotted Tussock Moth (Lophocampa maculata) caterpillars again.
Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Spotted Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Anne Elliott
01 Sep 2006 230
I hadn't seen one of these "Yellow Woolly Bear" caterpillars for maybe 20-25 years, so was delighted when I spotted this one. These caterpillars grow to about 4 cm long. The first caterpillars are out by early August and last well into September. This species over-winters as pupae and, in Alberta, the very drab adults are flying in June and July.