Another fat caterpillar

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JohnR
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Another fat caterpillar

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This fellow was wandering across my patio, he is presently on my desk; where would he prefer to be and who is he?
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Mikhail
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Re: Another fat caterpillar

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He or she is an Elephant Hawk-moth and wants to get underground for pupation.

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JohnR
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Re: Another fat caterpillar

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I shall express his gratitude since he is now exploring a flower bed that I won't touch until the Spring.
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