Since my 40 Leg and my Banana Spider posts are some of the most highly read and commented posts of all time, I thought I’d share another Jamaican critter with you guys. The only difference is that I don’t know what this one is called besides a giant caterpillar! And I have no clue what he turns into!
One of the still shots in the video is this dude beside my razor. I was just about to start my outdoor shower when I discovered him wriggling his way around beside my feet. I put the razor there on purpose to show how long he was. I definitely wasn’t afraid of this guy which is why I chased him around with my video camera lol. I actually thought he looked really pretty on the green leaves and I would love to know what this thing hatches into!
By the size of him I would say maybe he turns into a small bird??
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4 responses to “Another Jamaican Critter Encounter”
That’s a big ‘un!
I know right!! I still want to know what it turns into after it cocoons!
The pretty creature is a Costa Rica Sphinx Moth caterpillar. The caterpillar phase is much more colorful than the moth phase, but still, a cool creature to study.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudosphinx_tetrio
Thank you so much for that Sienna! My question has been answered!