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Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html" title="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/137847_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=gvux8aF3qKYGZ5DnfiXR1G9fFso%3D" width="126" height="152" alt="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html" title="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/137849_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=DS9myuxbZtY6fM%2Fw26AuY1gWNwk%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States,caterpillar,fungus,geometer,geometridae,larva,parasite,spider" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html" title="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/137848_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=bKGUY6MOLlEI16mh5EnNv14SSvQ%3D" width="122" height="152" alt="Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States,spider" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae

Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.

Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge

Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States

Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States,caterpillar,fungus,geometer,geometridae,larva,parasite,spider

Geometrid Caterpillar - Family Geometridae Dead caterpillar that was dangling from a leaf -- maybe had a fungal infection judging from the goo glue coming out of its rear where it was stuck to the leaf? There was a small spider on the caterpillar that appeared to be getting ready to eat it.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Bog/mixed forest edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137847/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137849/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/137848/geometrid_caterpillar_-_family_geometridae.html Geotagged,Summer,United States,spider

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 12, 2022. Captured Jul 11, 2022 09:37 in Main st, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.