Spiny Elm Caterpillar (Mourning Cloak caterpillar), and a spider that looks like a flower!

This is just a short video I threw together of an amazing looking Mourning Cloak caterpillar (Nymphalis antiopa). These black and red caterpillars are covered in white dots and black spines that put up a pretty impressive defense. They were feeding on elm leaves. I also filmed the chrysalis and adult butterfly. Keep watching to see the large goldenrod spider devouring a fly. This bright yellow spider is nearly invisible to the untrained eye. Contact me at: [email protected]