Symphonies Naturelles

Katy, Dina and I went for a visit to this nice forest park only 30 minutes from our house.  Here are some of the interesting creepy crawlies we encountered.

 

This mantis greeted us as we arrived

Stripey

Armor plated bug pod

Bright-eyed grasshopper

Dina spotted this big caterpillar that was about 6 inches long

Head closeup.  Time for a trim ?

Peachy butterfly

Interesting new growth

Big ants tending to white gunk

Pinky dragon

Funky colored cricket

And finally for the find of the day!! 

In our quest for spiders and especially jumping spiders, Katy found this colorful little guy.  

He looks like he means business!