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Post by Peterj on Jul 31, 2019 20:45:37 GMT
After retirement I studied to be a master naturalist and discovered another favorite flower. This is the common milkweed - a favorite food for the Monarch Butterfly.
and the Mpnarch caterpillars eating the leaves
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Post by whippet on Aug 3, 2019 17:37:41 GMT
What unusual caterpillars, Pete.
And difficult to tell which is head, and which is rear end.
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Post by Peterj on Aug 3, 2019 17:49:08 GMT
Yes the Monarch caterpillars are unique in another way ... they're able to consume the milkweed even though the sap is highly toxic.
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Post by hmca on Aug 3, 2019 22:08:22 GMT
they're able to consume the milkweed even though the sap is highly toxic. .....interesting! |
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