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A Tomato Hornworm Stirs the Curious Naturalist
Natural History – The Tomato Hornworm I have often described myself as “a curious naturalist,” (especially after I read “The Curious Naturalist” by Sy Montgomery). Perhaps, the garden helps feed my “curious naturalist” gene. For example, this morning while encouraging … Continue reading
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Tagged caterpillar, gardens, green, hawkmoth, horn, hornworm, hummingbird, larva, moth, naturalist, nightshade, potato, Solanaceae, sphinx, tomato
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The Fascinating Biology of the Monarch Butterfly
Topical Tuesday – Nature The monarch butterfly is not only beautiful but is also a fascinating biological study. Consider the following Monarch facts: 1. It “tastes bad” to predators. 2. Because it tastes bad, it is mimicked by the Viceroy … Continue reading
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Tagged butterfly, chrysalis, generations, instar, larva, migration, milkweed, mimic, mimicry, monarch, survival, viceroy
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