The Thalia moth returns

The moth caterpillar that consumed much of the Thalia geniculata in the Catalina sector has come to the Palo Verde sector.  I need to develop this…

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On the edges of the broad leaves of the Thalia, small folded over 'tents' are visible.

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A close up the of the 'tents' that house the caterpillars.

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Some out of focus eggs, both hatched and un-hatched.

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A caterpillar I removed from his hiding place...

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