Trek of the Caterpillar
The saltmarsh caterpillar, Estigmene Acrea (Drury), is a native insect found throughout the United States. Its distribution extends to Central America, and in Canada it has damaged crops in Ontario and Quebec. As a pest, it is most common in the southern United States, particularly the southwest.
Found this guy crawling in the sand at the beach about 20 yards into the sand from the nearest vegetation. Maybe dropped by a bird?
He never gave up and made the trek back to the edge.