Why did the caterpillar cross the road (or here, the sidewalk)?
Probably to look for a twig in the wadi on which to spin its chrysalis.
It will emerge as a Swallowtail butterfly, a Papilio machaon syriacus.
The photo, taken in November, can be enlarged 2x. -- Recommended!
Butterflies in Israel -- the facts behind the stamps
.Linking to Camera Critters.
More butterfly posts:
http://jerusalemhillsdailyphoto.blogspot.co.il/2014/01/safe-home-for-butterflies.html
and
http://jerusalemhillsdailyphoto.blogspot.co.il/2011/12/of-moths-and-men.html
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Quite a colourful little one!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth an enlarge! Thanks
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
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Very pretty caterpillar!
ReplyDeleteThe poor thing is living dangerously on the path. I think I would pick it up and place it somewhere safe.
ReplyDeleteI hope it doesn't end up as a blob on che sidewalk...
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the caterpillar.
ReplyDeleteHe's very pretty.
ReplyDelete... or gets run over by a bus... sorry.
ReplyDeleteAdorable post! I hope the caterpillar successfully morphs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty caterpillar.Looks almost like a plastic toy. Hope it will cross safely !
ReplyDeleteShalom
Zita