Mystery Insects

I went for a hike in the forest and came across a sight I had never seen in the winter before. This caterpillar was making his way through the snow.

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I also spotted this bug making his trek across the snow. In fact there were quite a few theses creatures in the snow The ground was covered in snow and no vegetation had start to grow. Because of the lack of food and cold night time temperatures I don't expect either one to survive.