Friday, August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022

I am a Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth
My name pretty much says everything
I feed on roses, and as my name discloses
Petting me would not be a wise thing
Even my aposematic colors warn you
My spines contain poison that will give you a sting.

Special thanks to guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: Private residence, Warne, NC

Sources: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aposematic%20coloration

Photo © 2022 David Simpson and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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