Does Halloween have an official insect mascot? Maybe we need an election, since it seems to be season for campaigning.
When I first saw this photo of a Cattail caterpillar (Simyra insularis) that I took a week ago, I was struck by the fact that its black and orange colors seemed perfectly appropriate for Halloween. (In a previous posting about this species, it was the pattern of the caterpillar that was its most notable feature.)
Does anyone else have a viable candidate? If so, post your photos and let’s make this a race!
Vote for me to be the official insect mascot for Halloween
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Mike Powell 
I’d vote for that mascot!
LOL, me too! 😀
I like it. If you’re looking for other possible candidates, about a year ago I covered some aphids that looked like fat little jack-o-lanterns: http://thelifeofyourtime.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/plant-insect-interaction-oleander-aphids-on-a-swamp-milkweed/
I like them. Their colors are great (although they do look a little creepy.)
great pictures and I like you comments about them.
Thanks. Sometimes when the mood strikes me, I like to play around with words and ideas as well as photos.