School is in.
September 27, 2008
Written by: Katie
A Leaf Bug.
It looks like a leaf.
Leopard Moth Caterpillar.
Bristly and black with red stripes.
It doesn’t sting but it is very shy.
Someday it will be this. Very appropriate name, doncha think? Except I think, if I were God, that I would make the caterpillars look like the moth they will become. That is only fair right? It would make things so much easier for me and Google.
Yet another turtle.
He was trying to commit Hara-Kiri in the parking lot of the local gas station.
I saved his life. I think he is a spotted turtle.
Fine specimen that he is.
September 27th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Love all the critters! How many turtles have made a new home at the Bettendorf hacienda?
September 27th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Those are great pics! I’m jealous of your photography skills! :) My mom picked up a box turtle like that one when I was a kid. Wrote TEX in big letters on his back with a Sharpie. When he ran away, Mom just had to ask our neighbors if they’d seen Tex. He wasn’t gone long. ;)
September 27th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I would so LOVE to have another turtle. I had a couple before my kids were born, but they cost about $60 here!
BTW, http://www.whatsthatbug.com will cut the Google time greatly!
September 28th, 2008 at 12:46 am
We’ve always called those green bugs katydids? Not even sure if that’s a real bug name come to think about it. Love the turtle, I quilt as fast as he walks!
September 28th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Thanks for the pics. That was our school for the day. ;)
September 28th, 2008 at 9:31 am
I think that he-turtle is a she-turtle. She has green eyes. :D
Jenna
September 28th, 2008 at 9:35 am
That was me above… logged in as Dad. It wasn’t my fault though. I just didn’t look. That’s what I get for using his computer.
Jenna
September 28th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Ohhhh! You just saved me a search! We’ve found a couple of those caterpillars here and was wondering what they were. Now I think we need to bring one in and put it in our butterfly habitat so we can watch it…..that’s a gorgeous moth! Strange thing is that we’ve never seen those moths around here…..
September 28th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Groovy critters.
We had a caterpillar like that and it did indeed turn into that unusual white furry moth. Fun!
Love,
Chas
September 29th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Wow, that moth is incredible looking!!
Yes, previous poster, you are right, the leaf bug is called a Katydid. They come in all different leaf shapes and sizes….they are very cool :).
September 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am
You’ve been tagged!!
20 Questions
1) What time is it?
2) How many siblings to you have?
3) What is your middle name?
4) What is your favorite subject?
5) What are your 3 favorite animals?
6) Do you have any of those animals?
7) How many animals do you have?
8) Do you live in the country or the city?
9) Do you prefer country or city?
10) What is your favorite outdoor sport or activity (hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, etc.)?
11) What is your favorite outfit?
12) What are your favorite pair shoes?
13) How long is your hair?
14) Was that last question weird?
15) What is your favorite movie?
16) Do you like this tag?
17) Have you ever eaten a hickory nut?
18) If so, did you like it?
19) Now what time is it?
20) How old are you?
Tag that many people.
Hmmmm… Maybe you can just tag half that!
Jenna