In my yard, I stumbled upon something truly strange. At first glance, it looked like a long, twisted rope casually lying in the grass, as if someone had left it there on purpose. But then a chilling thought hit me: What if it’s a snake?
My heart pounded fiercely in my chest. Without hesitation, I grabbed my phone and snapped a quick photo. Fueled by adrenaline, I cautiously began to move closer. Each step felt heavy, my body stiff with fear — the possibility of danger lurking just beneath the blades of grass was terrifying.
As I edged closer, horror washed over me. It wasn’t a rope. It wasn’t a snake either. Instead, before my eyes slithered a slow-moving column of nearly 150 caterpillars—I later counted them! They crawled in a tight, straight line, packed so closely together it seemed as if an invisible leader was guiding their march. I was stunned—never did I imagine something like this could happen, right here in my own yard!
Where were they headed? And why were there so many? These questions kept swirling in my mind, refusing to let go. I’d heard that caterpillars sometimes travel in groups to ward off predators, their numbers offering safety in unity. Maybe moving together also helps them find food more efficiently.
Or perhaps it’s a clever energy-saving strategy—the caterpillars in front blaze the trail, making it easier for those behind to follow without tiring as much. But honestly, I’m left wondering: do you know where they came from or where their mysterious journey was leading?
