Subject: Don’t even know where to start Location: Kanagawa Japan September 21, 2016 7:50 pm I’m posting for a friend of mine. He’s stationed in Japan, Kanagawa area. Found this on a hill, walking on road. Not even sure if it’s a bug. Tried centipedes but didn’t find anything, tried mantis but that didn’t look … Read more
Subject: Caterpillar Procession Location: Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland May 24, 2013 1:57 am Hi, I photographed these caterpillars in mid-April at Monte Verita, in the hills above Ascona, Switzerland. The length of the caterpillar procession was around 6 feet. They were moving pretty quickly, clearing the path in under 10 minutes. It was a warm … Read more
Roving Japanese Caterpillar Gangs Location: Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan June 29, 2011 8:13 pm I first noticed large gangs of these caterpillars in the tree near my apartment in rural Japan a few days ago. As of this morning, they’re on a mass exodus toward the house. I’ve turned the AC on to discourage exploration … Read more