Did you know that caterpillars glow under ultraviolet light? In fact, using a UV flashlight makes them easier to find in the wild. And many are more active at night.
At the Quarry Gardens on August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m., Courtney McLaughlin, former Director of In-house Education at the Caterpillar Lab in Marlborough NH, will show how it’s done. (It helps to know which caterpillars eat what plants). Courtney is a wealth of information on the lives of caterpillars. Bring your own blacklight if you’d like to join in the search.
In any event be sure to bring a personal light—phone flashlight or head lamp—so that you can find your way back to your car at the end of the evening. There is no outside lighting at the Quarry Gardens. The Visitor Center will be open with restrooms, water, and snacks available. Come early if you’d like to bring a picnic to enjoy in our pavilion.
Sign up at quarrygardensatschuyler.org.
Bring your camera; we’d love to see your images. The featured image of a fall webworm moth caterpillar is from the Explore Ohio Website: https://www.exploreohiooutdoors.com/post/caterpillar-hunting-at-night
