March 8, 2021

I am an Oleander caterpillar

When I grow up I'll be a Polka-Dot Wasp Moth 

But right now I'm orange with tufts of black hair

And my style's a little bit goth.

Location: Veteran's Park, Vero Beach

Sources: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/oleander_caterpillar.htm

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

Ocotber 26, 2019

Location: Washington Oaks Gardens, Palm Coast

I am known as a Polka-Dot Wasp Moth,
My caterpillar host plant is Oleander
You might confuse me with a butterfly or wasp
But I would consider that slander!

Sources: UF | IFAS Featured Creatures oleander caterpillar

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson