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Once More into the Milkweed!
An investigation revealed this to be a Bilobed Looper Moth/Megalographa biloba, dead of unknown causes, being recycled by ants. Just sitting out on a Common Milkweed leaf.
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Milkweed Madness III
With their ample leaves, Common Milkweed plants are a convenient place to rest, recoup, and clean up.
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Milkweed Madness II
Now for some hunters found on Milkweeds, waiting for visitors. In this case, the wait is over…
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Raptor Wednesday
Northern Mockingbird trying to dislodge male American Kestrel. American Robin trying to do the same thing to female American Kestrel.
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Milkweed Madness I
Let’s check out all the invertebrates found on Milkweed in recent days. We’ll start with eaters: . Slurpers. Suckers. Chewers. OK, this Red Milkweed Beetle wasn’t on a milkweed in this photo, but was surrounded by them.
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Monarch Monday
Big poops on a Common Milkweed leaf underneath a seriously chewed-back leaf? That’s a sign! Ah… not on the Milkweed, but down in the grasses, perhaps in retreat from all the rain. Two days later at the same patch, more eaten leaves, more poop. And ah-hah again! Was this the same individual? Maybe, but as…
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New Blue Jay Day
One. Two. Three, or just another view of No. 2? I’m not sure; this tree was rather thickly leaved.
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