Another Jamaican Critter Encounter

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”

  1. Mike Loew Avatar
    Mike Loew

    That’s a big ‘un!

    1. I know right!! I still want to know what it turns into after it cocoons!

  2. 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

    1. Thank you so much for that Sienna! My question has been answered!

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