Happy Wednesday Fellow Uloggers & Steemian Family!
How is everyone Being today? How are things going in your world? I am sending high vibes and loving hugs to all whom are open to receiving <333
I noticed these little guys on one of the gaggles of Birch Trees here in @thereikiforest the other day.....
Before then, I don't recall seeing such tiny caterpillars ever before, so I decided to look up caterpillars that eat birch leaves, and here is what I found out:
These little ravenous beasts are called Dusky Birch Sawflies; aka Croesus latitarsus
They are commonly mistaken to be Lepidopteran or butterflies and moth caterpillars, although they are actually Hymenopteran (of the bees & wasp family, considered to be an 'ancient branch'). The good news is, apparently they don't sting. Right on! After they get their bellies full, they fall off the tree, pupate in the soil and get their wings. Pretty Cool.
They typically feed in clusters.
When they feel threatened they curl their tail end up over their heads.
Apparently they are not considered to be harmful to healthy trees.
I think they are pretty cute. What do you think? Have you ever seen them before?
Thank you for stopping through @thereikiforest. I hope you injoyed my original photography and if you learned something new, as I have, cheers!!!
As Always ~Thank You for BEING YOU! Bright Blessings!
u like bold? :)
i like your pic :)
lol :) I do <333 thank you @thouwabohu :)
Wow amazing photo!!
Very nice..
excellent post 👌👌👌
Thank you @catietan <333 Much Love!
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I like to fish, so i only have 1 thought :/.
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Are you saying these little guys make great bait bro? I haven't been fishing in awhile @weirdheadaches but I also injoy it as well. If my assumption is right...let me know what kinds of fish you've caught with them? Thanks and Much Love!
Only one way to find out :p. Yes thats all i could think lol. I could catch some bass, brim, oskars, catfish, even shiners, bullheads and shad :D.
I think you're in Maine or Nc i forget :/
They are purdy dont kill :/
True that! LOL :) That's a nice list my friend. Yes, I am in Maine...and although I have no intentions on killing the dusky sawflies....it's helpful to know they might make good bait if ever needed ;) Reiki Hugs!! Thank you again Bro!
Lolol cool SiStar :]
I think i need your help guidance if you dont mind? Cant explain to much atm (im wiped). I dont know if this is a physical problem, energy problem, mental manifestations. Idk. But its attacking my nervous system, its basically controlling my body. Any energy tips and or doctor/healers? My hands feet cold. Chakras closed. Muscles syper tight. Energy trapped in head neck. Etc
https://steemit.com/chakras/@weirdheadaches/health-journal-reiki-and-chakras
Maybe just a reiki hug. I am and habe been doing everything i can think of. I think i could help others if i can somehow manage to free myself. Was just curious your thoughts. <3)))
I appreciate your reaching out and allowing me to help @weirdheadaches...I just responded on your post with some suggestions...please let me know what you think and any other questions you may have <333 Sending another warm Reiki Hug your way!
Crazy how they are lining the edges of the leaf like that. Very cool photos dear.
Right! Thank you @sunscape :) I hope you have a most wonder-full weekend <333
Happy Wednesday.
Happy Friday BeautyFull! <333 and Thank you :)