January 21, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, My house

I am known as Salt Marsh Moth,
I only look like this for 4 or 5 days -
I emerge from my chrysalis, mate and lay eggs,
And then - I just pass away.

Sources: UF | IFAS Featured Creatures: Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson