We have a small willow tree in the garden.  It's still a baby tree, which we planted a year ago.  Last year it was eaten to within an inch of it's life by Poplar Hawk Wing Moth Caterpillars, so this year, me and the kids are constantly on Caterpillar patrol, removing any caterpillars we find.... which is hundreds of tiny babies.

Now, at this time of year, we find the adult caterpillars, and we have also found 2 other species on the tree.

It's a great excuse to get the close up lens out and snap them before we remove and dispose of them.

The tree is looking better this year than it did after the little buggers ate every leaf last year, but I fear caterpillar patrol reoccurring every year!

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