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Fox in daughter’s driveway today .

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The Virginian tiger moth (Spilosoma virginica) is a medium-sized moth with pure white wings and a few black dots. It's also known as the "yellow woolly bear".

Appearance
Adults are 17–26 mm (0.66–1.02 in) long
Wings are pure white with a few black dots
Chest is yellow
Caterpillars are reddish-orange and covered in fuzzy bristles
Eggs are white to golden-yellow and spherical

Range
Live from southern Canada to northern Mexico
More common in eastern North America
Frequent low elevation forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields

Other information
Larvae are not poisonous, but can cause irritation to human skin
Caterpillars are believed to predict the severity of winter based on color and size
Eggs are laid in clusters of about 50 to 60

Surprise visitor yesterday came up from under table right in front of where wife was sitting , both parties were not harmed ! Dan

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:26 pm

Fox in daughter’s driveway today .

Hello Mr. Fox!!

Hanging out with the King-of-the-Hill last night.

Nice Elk ! Dan

advan wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:35 pm

A few Phiddipus audax from around the yard this last week.

6mm Juvenile


10mm Sub-adult

Unbelievable photos

RevMike wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:54 pm

Hanging out with the King-of-the-Hill last night.

Awesome shot and a pretty dang good bull

Mrj wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:40 pm

Got popped by one of these once while giving a bid…the lady had a hollow tree she wanted removed and I kicked it at the base to see how rotten it was only to be swarmed by idk how many…dropped my clipboard and dove in her pond the tree was hanging over but not before one got me on the forearm…dang thing swelled up like a ping pong ball and felt like you hit me with a baseball bat…I think we got the job outa sympathy

I have a great respect for these little buggers! Hurt like the dickens, whatever that is...

American Green Anole Lizard aka American Chameleon
can change from shades of brown to bright green
but is not a true chameleon.

Banded Tussock Moth caterpillar.
Google Generative AI:
"The adult banded tussock moth is attracted to decaying plants with pyrrolizidine alkaloids. It regurgitates on them, then drinks the fluids, and acquires defensive chemicals.
The banded tussock moth's caterpillars are seen in late summer and fall. They feed on trees and shrubs like:
Ash, Birch, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Grape, Willow.
Tussock moth caterpillars can cause an allergic reaction."

Mad Mac wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:23 am

American Green Anole Lizard aka American Chameleon
can change from shades of brown to bright green
but is not a true chameleon.

Banded Tussock Moth caterpillar.
Google Generative AI:
"The adult banded tussock moth is attracted to decaying plants with pyrrolizidine alkaloids. It regurgitates on them, then drinks the fluids, and acquires defensive chemicals.
The banded tussock moth's caterpillars are seen in late summer and fall. They feed on trees and shrubs like:
Ash, Birch, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Grape, Willow.
Tussock moth caterpillars can cause an allergic reaction."

Thank you for that Mac! Very interesting little critter!

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:57 am

I have a great respect for these little buggers! Hurt like the dickens, whatever that is...

We call them Saddlebacks and they’ll put a hurting on you

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:01 am

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:57 am

I have a great respect for these little buggers! Hurt like the dickens, whatever that is...

We call them Saddlebacks and they’ll put a hurting on you

That's what we call them as well. They've got me a couple of times and hurt as bad as a hornet sting!

Beaver damage at buddies house yesterday. Dan

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:41 pm

Beaver damage at buddies house yesterday. Dan

That would be one future DEAD BEAVER for me, especially since it took down an apple tree

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:49 am

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:41 pm

Beaver damage at buddies house yesterday. Dan

That would be one future DEAD BEAVER for me, especially since it took down an apple tree

Second tree beaver has took down. He also started on a pear tree . Mike virtually has an armory but lives on lake surrounded by neighbors . Bow would be an alternative . Dan