Look what I found in the greenhouse, innocently feasting on my newly sprouting Tilia Cordata (littleleaf linden).
My first instinct was to immediately remove and discard it outside the fence for the birds to find. I just can’t stand looking at caterpillars!
Luckily, I was able to calm myself. Enough to do a little research on it. Well, what do you know… it’s the caterpillar of a red-spotted purple butterfly (Limenitis arthemis).
Come to think of it, I did see one or two last year in the garden. One must have gifted me a little egg. How sweet.
I’m keeping the little guy (or gal), so I can observe the metamorphosis up close and personal. Something to occupy my otherwise dull and depressing days in this difficult time. I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy.
From Last Week’s Fiesta
“Here is a simple and adorable Easter project you can do at home with your little ones, to keep them from being antsy. They’re probably feeling all cooped up inside the house right now.” — Angie
“It’s wonderful to read about the foods from other cultures and this was one previously unknown to me. They look crisp and delicious.” — Liz
“Looks like I missed International Waffle Day, darn it! Nevertheless, I love this waffle taco idea, which I’m sure I can have any time, waffle day or not. Right?!” — Angie
“I am not a baker and I avoid carbs but this is on my weekend list to make.” — Liz
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Now, let’s party! Join Fiesta Friday #322 by adding your link(s). Don’t forget to link your post to FiestaFriday.net and/or the cohost(s), so you can be featured.
Your cohost this week is Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
If you’re new to Fiesta Friday, please read the guidelines.
I am not sure if I’ve ever seen a caterpillar. Happy Fiesta Friday, Angie. Take care!?
What, no, how could you not have seen a caterpillar before?! Consider yourself lucky, then, they’re kinda ugly and yucky. That’s my humble opinion. Makes my skin crawl looking at them.
If I’ve seen one, it’s good that I don’t remember how they look like.?
Some of them can be pretty, actually, the colorful ones. But they still make my skin crawl. I feel the same way about snakes.
That butterfly looks beautiful! Hopefully you have some to look at once they mature. Thanks for hosting! I brought by some Salmon Fried Rice. Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Stay safe and healthy!
Wow, CJ, Salmon Fried Rice sounds so fancy! My family would love that. I myself am not a huge fan of salmon, but have been trying hard to add it in my diet since it’s healthy. Not sure I’m succeeding, though, lol.
Beautiful butterfly Angie, please do keep us in the loop on its development. Lucky you with a greenhouse. And thank you for hosting.
I just went to check on it, but it’s gone! I can’t see it anywhere. I hope it didn’t die. I marked the branch where I saw it last but now it’s not there. I’m hoping it’s camouflaged itself somewhere safe. It’s a very small greenhouse but I do have lots of plants in there, including my seed starting shelf. I love going in there to spy on the tiny sprouts emerging. I love watching things grow.
I’m so excited to see my post featured! Thank you! I love checking out everyone’s recipes! Jhuls’ coffee looks delish!
That’s great to hear, Erin, you’re welcome. Jhuls brought coffee?! I thought she’s sworn off coffee, lol. I’ll have to check it out.
Hers is the Dalgona Coffee! I didn’t know she swore off coffee, though she does talk in her post about not drinking as much… This quarantining changes everything haha!
Thanks for hosting a great party – and thank you so much for featuring my taco waffle!! Have a great weekend and stay safe and well.
Love that taco waffle idea!
Thanks as always for the party and the feature. Happy spring and butterflies ❤️
You’re welcome. Btw, would you be willing to cohost sometime this month?
Yes sure can!
Thanks! Would you prefer this coming Friday April 17, or May 1st ?
May 1st sounds good!
Great! You’ll be cohosting with Antonia@Zoale.com
Glad you saved that caterpillar. That’s a lovely butterfly it will become. I have monarch caterpillars here later in the summer, since the yard has milkweed. I love them!
Oh how wonderful to have the monarchs. They have the prettiest caterpillars. I’ve wanted to plant milkweeds and have gotten seeds, but a little afraid it might become invasive. Maybe I’ll try planting in a big pot.
I volunteer to co host for the last week in April.
Can you take an earlier week? The next 2 weeks, maybe? Both Mollie and Antonia have expressed willingness to take the last week.
Okay, I will take the week before the last week…!
That would be April 17th, great!! Marked on my calendar. Thanks XO
Another GREAT party – THANK YOU for hosting and keeping some normalcy for us during these trying times.. I brought desserts this week – CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE, ELVIS PRESLEY POUND CAKE and SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE to the party. I hope you have a FANTASTIC week.
You’re welcome, Tamy.