Apple moth larva

[LordV]

These larva abseil down from my apple tree, land on the rhododendrons underneath and then promptly make a hammock to go to sleep in :).
Can't really understand why they don't pupate up in the apple tree unless they require a non-deciduous leaf to pupate on.
2nd shot is a 7 shot animated GIF showing it web spinning which they appear to do from the mouth end. The last shot is the same larva the next day

Brian V.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2673853928_e0c2407821_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2673853930_29dde7f893_o.gif

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2677396459_bd09103915_o.jpg

[Photogirl2007]

An exctremely interest post Brian. Thanks for sharing. I love the GIF. :)

[orionmystery]

Lovely shots. That larva looked almost like jade beads necklace :D..cute animation too!

[skylab]

Super. Not seen one of these yet, does look like a string of beads.

[johnkermit1]

nice find, and well documented!

[striving]

Cool looking thing! LOL. Very trippy, nice ani.

[Jay Lowery]

i like the last shot!

[LordV]

Thanks for the comments all :) much appreciated
Brian V.

[DaveBinks]

Good shots, interesting post Brian!!

[LindaB]

Brilliant shots again. Love the animation lol.

Linda

[LordV]

Thanks Dave and Linda for looking and commenting :)
Brian V.

[Sugarman]

Great shots as always Brian! The gif is awsome

[troypiggo]

Fascinating and cute little guy. Like it.

[LordV]

Thanks Troy and Bill :)
Brian V.