I love how these weird caterpillars will soon become wonderful butterflies or moths.
Many thanks to Ann-Christine for this Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #171: Weird and Wonderful
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #171 – Weird and Wonderful
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Wandering Dawgs 
Beauty and the beast only reversed because the beast comes first. Nice. 🙂
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Judy, I like that! These caterpillars are pretty creepy!
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I really enjoyed studying each of these different species, it is amazing to witness a part of their incredible transformation.
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When I witness a caterpillar chewing on leaves I know I am seeing a future butterfly. Truly amazing.
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It’s always amazing that these caterpillars can turn into butterlflies.
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Yes it is!
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Beautiful captures! These creatures could be inspiration for characters in movies. Nature is awesome!
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Great caterpillar collection. It’s amazing how beautiful the Monarch is in both its forms.
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Anne, thank you. I agree about the Monarch. Some of the others are just kind of creepy.
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Beth, I can hardly find better examples than these – indeed weird, but will in the end be wonderfully beautiful! Loved your take on, and they are varied and very well captured.
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I’m so glad you liked my entry for your challenge this week. Thanks for this great challenge that made me really think about what to include.
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Wow Beth, those ARE weird butterflies! And really beautiful too.
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I meant caterpillars – my husband interrupted me LOL
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Thank Tina. I knew what you meant!
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That first caterpillar is incredible! They’re so cool.
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Thank you! They are interesting to watch as they chew on the leaves of plants.
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Amazing captures and finding, Beth!
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Amy, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the weird caterpillars.
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oh wow. The fuzzy one must be and old man caterpillar. So cute. Great capture of the swallowtail. Seems curious about what you are doing too. Donna
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Donna, thank you for commenting. The swallowtail caterpillar and the fuzzy one were my favorites.
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Such great detail
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Thank you!
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Oh my gosh those are some weird ones! Great shots!
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Thanks Nancy! Have a fun Halloween weekend!
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Great idea for the challenge, Beth. I love your images, too.
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Patti, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the images.
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Fantastic! Love them all!
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Thanks Pam! Glad you enjoyed the weird caterpillars.
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Beth, I love seeing pictures of caterpillars and then guessing the kind of butterfly they will become. They are all so unique. Enjoyed your post!
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Sylvia, thank you! It’s amazing to discover that the ugliest caterpillars become such beautiful butterflies.
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Beautiful.
Love the top image
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Thank you for commenting. So glad you liked the images.
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You are welcome my friend
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The pair of monarchs is gorgeous!
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Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the images.
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