A Rose Visitor

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 13, 2019 3:14pm CST

While out in the yard earlier with my camera I snapped a few shots. This rose is one of many. See the little caterpillar on the rose petals. Can you guess what it will become? A moth or a butterfly? Anyone care to guess? I see these every year especially on the rose petals. They are very small and I sometimes walk passed them. I am paying closer attention now to every petal. So care to guess what this unusual looking caterpillar will eventually become?

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 May 19

We have had similar caterpillars here in CA, and the kids are excite about "catching" them. I let the kids know that they must put the on a leaf or twig so they can be cucoons. I think ours are moths. Do you know?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

Yes I know. Just wondered if others wanted to guess. This one will eventually be a Tussock Moth!

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@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

13 May 19

What are those things on its back? Eggs? That's a pretty rose.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 May 19

I was wondering that as well.

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@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

13 May 19

@CarolDM Moth. That was a nice close-up shot.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

No, that is just part of the caterpillar. What do you think it will turn into??? Moth or Butterfly?

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

14 May 19

That is a pretty cool looking caterpillar . . . I don't think I've seen one of those out here (unless they are just hidden away).

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

14 May 19

@CarolDM I wonder if the critter retains some of that decoration in its final form!

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

They are way to its that is for sure. I have three right now on my rose bush.

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@yugocean (9963)

• India

14 May 19

This is fuzzy, so it is going to be moth; although not all moth caterpillar are fuzzy, however there is hardly any known fuzzy butterfly caterpillar.

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@yugocean (9963)

• India

15 May 19

@CarolDM And how are your flowers?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 May 19

@yugocean They are still blooming, many more have not fully bloomed yet. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Yes he is a fuzzy one for sure. Yes, a Tussock moth.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 May 19

It looks like a moth caterpillar to me.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 May 19

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

You are correct Dianne.

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

14 May 19

Lovely photo. Always surprises me that catapillars must have the wings and everything inside of them

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Yes they make an amazing change for sure.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

14 May 19

Quite a rare caterpillar. Waiting for butterflies (lol)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

It will be a brown Tussock moth.

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@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

14 May 19

What a lovely little guy. Never seen one like him.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Yes he will be a moth one day.

@wolfgirl569 (135744)

• Marion, Ohio

14 May 19

As its fairly small I will say a moth. Just dont know what kind.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Yes you are right, a Tussock Moth, which is a small brown moth.

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@RasmaSandra (98005)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

14 May 19

Such a lovely rose. Will it be a butterfly?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Thanks but it will be a moth.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

13 May 19

Whatever it becomes, I daresay it is enjoying your rose!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

Yes I just hope it doesn't eat the leaves.

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@sarik1 (7815)

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14 May 19

Nice beautiful photo.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

Thank you.

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@dya80dya (36805)

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13 May 19

I don't like them. The rose is beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

Why not, they turn into moths and butterflies. Thanks!

@Janet357 (75638)

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14 May 19

Am good at identifying insects, this is.a big rose.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 May 19

The rose is not too big, I just got really close with the camera.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

13 May 19

I don`t know. But that is a pretty rose.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

Looks like John has guessed. Thanks!

@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

13 May 19

I say moth as you said they are small.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 May 19

We have a winner!

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