The caterpillars rode out the hurricane in the garage and they weren't even aware it was happening. OMC they grew a lot in 1 1/2 days! And there are still 8 of them. You can see 6 in the first picture and a close up of one in the second. Some seem to be a bit bigger than others Maybe they are one molt ahead? But we don't even know if they moult or not. Click to biggify.
Updated: yes, they do molt. The stages are called instars. Details here:
http://www.butterflygardeningandconservation.com/butterfly/st/black.php
They certainly are pretty...must be tabbypillars, look at those stripes!
ReplyDeleteOMC !!! It's getting big and bigger, It grow so fast !!!!!
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xoxo
Oh I love to pounce!
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Buster
Emma and Buster
The mom says they're pretty, but she really doesn't want to seem them TOO close. She likes the fuzzy caterpillars, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are growing so fast! Thanks fur saving the (future) flutterbys. Haf a purrfect day.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and wow, big! YUMMY!
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Luna Kitty
Wow! Look at how big they are! We are glad that you came through the hurricane well!
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty for a caterpillar! We're glad your dad kept them safe through the hurricane so they can become pretty butterflies too!
ReplyDeleteWe found all six. you must be feeding them well.
ReplyDeleteFirst, we are very happy you came through the hurrykane okay!
ReplyDeleteThese look like very tasty, uh, sorry, interesting snacks, uh, sorry, I mean caterpillars.
They are big now!
Oh we're so glad they were totally unfazed by the hurricane!!
ReplyDeleteThat little guy is a real cutie too.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, those caterpillars look tasty... I mean, PRETTY!
ReplyDeletePretty tasty? Anyway, I am glad they rode out the storm safely.
They look so juicy........
ReplyDeleteI want to see the butterflies... I'm hoping they come soon.
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What pretty caterpillars! My mum usually makes them go deaded because she says they eat the leaves on her lemon tree.
ReplyDeleteThank you for protecting them, Simba. I was also concerned about them and I think I made mommy ask a few blogs ago.
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We're so glad the caterpillars are safe!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
The Chans