Woolly Caterpillar Crossing

Woolly Caterpillars like to travel around this time of the year. This one was racing along on the sidewalk just outside Coffee Creek Park the other morning.

I have seen hundreds of these little guys crossing roads and bicycle paths in the autumn. A lot of them get smushed by feet, bicycles, and cars.

They never seem to be happy to stay where they are. They can move very fast, going to their appointed place. Watch out for them, and try not to smush them if you can help it.