salt marsh moth
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The Intricate Design Of A Caterpillar
Caterpillars are the larval stage for a moth or butterfly, between egg and adult. As they grow they shed several times before the pupation phase where they develop into their adult form. Here’s something I had to look up: moths make cocoons; butterflies make chrysalises. I find it fascinating that the coloration of caterpillars often Continue reading
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Mating Salt Marsh Moths
I was just wandering around my garden a few days ago when I saw a bright white object. Thinking it was a piece of trash, I reached down to pick it up and discovered that it was actually a mating pair of Salt Marsh Moths (Estigmene acrea). I first saw them about 2pm and they Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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