A lazy afternoon stroll through my yard took an unexpected turn when I spotted what looked like a coil of rope lying in the grass. Something felt off, so I crept closer—heart pounding—only to discover it wasn’t rope at all.
It was a line of roughly 150 caterpillars, crawling in perfect single file as if on a mission. Experts say such formations can help protect against predators, find food efficiently, or conserve energy.
I still don’t know where they came from or where they were going, but watching that tiny, disciplined parade reminded me: nature’s most fascinating moments often unfold quietly, right beneath our feet.
