I really like this
When wandering beneath the power lines west of Morado Circle on December 17th I also encountered this hairy caterpillar on a dry stalk. I can’t say for sure, but it might be the larva of a salt marsh moth, Estigmene acrea.
© 2014 Steven Schwartzman
How my heart sings 
Happy caterpillar to you, Katherine.
Ta