Lots of new plants apparently mean the introduction of new caterpillars, among other things. Here are a few of the caterpillars spotted lately:
![caterpillar beginning metamorphosis](http://curiousgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/caterpillar3a-300x225.jpg)
I discovered this chappie when I noticed a leaf of the Ballad sunflower with the edges curled together. When I opened it, I found this caterpillar suspended inside, in a web-like hammock.
![caterpillar with cocoon forming](http://curiousgardener.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/caterpillar3b-300x225.jpg)
The next day, the cocoon had begun to form. I forgot to keep an eye on it as a few rainy days followed. Too bad I opened up the leaf and removed its protection, huh? :P
Now, I’m no expert on caterpillars, so I can’t offer names for these little visitors, but I hope you appreciate their uniqueness as much as I did. We gardeners may not enjoy how they ravage our plants, but it’s just something we have to live with when we flaunt their food sources in our gardens…
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>.< Caterpillars give me the jeebies. Lol.
Just think of them as big, juicy worms!
Um…!!!!!
Having second thoughts about your worm farm now?
If they look like earthworms it’s fine! LOL.