WORDLESS WEDNESDAY – Caterpillar Conga Line
I took this picture last April in the Rhône Alpes region of France
What looks like a droll caterpillar conga line is actually a population of Pine Processionary Caterpillars on their way to find another pine tree to destroy. They are very poisonous to humans as well as dogs, so stay away from them!
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Wow! We used to have them in our garden when I was a kid. Never new they were poisonous.
My parents always said not to touch hairy caterpillars. But did we listen? No! Maybe it was a different kind…
Yes, we must be careful, know people who have lost the cornea in the eye by a falling dust processionary nests.
I love Chihuly.
Interesting. I’ve never seen caterpillars do that. I don’t think we have those in the USA but if I ever see a string of caterpillars I’ll be certain not to touch them!
Yuck! Fascinating, with a side of ickiness. Ha!
I’ve never seen such a thing! I would definately steer clear of those!
Paula
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