2022 Ohio Caterpillar Calendar
"It is common knowledge now that we depend on insects for our continued existence; that, without key pollinators, the human population would collapse in less than a decade." ~ John Burnside
2022 Explore Ohio Outdoors Calendar
THIS CALENDAR WAS RELEASED IN 2022. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
At Explore Ohio Outdoors, we love Ohio. And one of the best parts about it is all the wildlife. So, we got the idea to start an annual Ohio Wildlife calendar. So, without further ado, here is our first-ever calendar. This year, we want to celebrate some of our amazing caterpillars. We hope all of you enjoy this calendar as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Just an FYI… Or page is directly funded by us and the sales we make through our affiliate links. We have no other funding source. We thank all of you for visiting our page and helping us continue our journey documenting the beautiful State of Ohio.
Here’s to hoping that we are able to get out a lot more next year. There are so many Ohio State Parks, Ohio Nature preserves, campgrounds, and other amazing places we still need and want to explore.
2022 Explore Ohio Outdoors Caterpillar Calendar
Every one of the pictures included in this Ohio caterpillar calendar was taken in Ohio by us. The wildlife calendar features the following caterpillars.
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Smeared Dagger Moth Caterpillar (Cover)
Acronicta oblinita
Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
Papilio Troilus
Brown-hooded Owlet Caterpillar
Cucullia convexipennis
Morning-glory Prominent
Schizura ipomoeae
Hitches Arches Caterpillar
Melanchra adjuncta
Paddle Caterpillar
Acronicta funeralis
Monarch Caterpillar
Danaus plexippus
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
Wavy-lined Heterocampa
Heterocampa biundata
Laurel Sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae
IO Moth Caterpillar
Automeris io
Tobacco Hornworm Caterpillar
Manduca sexta
Other Caterpillar Posts You May Have Missed
If you are coming to our page for the first time, or you are a casual visitor, you may have missed these previous posts about Ohio caterpillars.
Woolly Bear Weather Prediction 2021/2022
Can Woolly Bears predict the weather? According to folklore, the woolly bear caterpillar can predict the severity of the coming winter. The more black bands the critter has the harsher the winter conditions will be. So, if you love cold snowy winters, you want more black bands.
The average woolly bear caterpillar has 13 segments. Each one of these segments symbolizes one week of winter. The thickness of the caterpillar’s hair is also an indication of the upcoming winter conditions.
Caterpillar Hunting at Night
Did you know that a lot of Ohio caterpillars are nocturnal? They are active at night and sleep most of the day. When they are resting, they often hide at the base of plants, in crevices, or wrap themselves in leaves. Therefore, we see few varieties of caterpillars during the day.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do outdoors with your children, or want to go by yourself, you can go caterpillar hunting at night. And the best part is, you can do it in your own yard.
Many types of caterpillars glow at night. From slug moth caterpillars, Luna moth caterpillars, Polyphemus moth caterpillars to Sphinx moth caterpillars, among others. So, if it is a striking caterpillar, you can almost bet it is hiding during the day.
Monarch Caterpillar Coloring Page
The monarch butterfly is highly recognizable and loved by many nature enthusiasts. However, it is in trouble and needs our help. Over the past 20 years, the number of monarchs has greatly decreased. You can help by planting milkweed along with a pollinator garden.
Monarchs require milkweed to survive. The female butterflies only lay their eggs on milkweed plants. The larvae, also known as the caterpillar, exclusively feed on the milkweed. Without it, they will die. Milkweed leaves also provide caterpillars with shelter.
To learn more and find the free coloring page, READ MORE HERE
Conclusion
Winter is almost upon us, so we will not be seeing many caterpillars now. But it is a great time to watch the birds. Several migrants spend their winters in Ohio.
So, until the weather warms back up, we won’t have the pleasure of seeing some of our many Ohio caterpillars. Instead, you can enjoy seeing their beauty with a caterpillar calendar.
