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Category Archives: Insects
Nature Study: Butterflies
Today we did our second nature study of the year on Butterflies. Here are some pictures that Sam took on our walk around the yard this morning: Not sure what this one is… Bronze Copper maybe? Eastern Tailed Blue photography by Sam White Dotted Prominent? Before starting out we looked up butterflies we have seen [...]
Posted in Backyard, Homeschooling, Insects, Outdoor Hour
Hiking, Tennis and Caterpillars
Finally found the Pinnacles youth camp area to hike around. Had to come back early but it all worked out well. Sam and I played a bit of tennis. Rather we chased the ball for an hour. I am sore and he is now snoring. LOL! Made another loaf of WF bread today. The recipe [...]
Posted in Allergies, Backyard, Homeschooling, Insects, Life, wheat free
Jekyll & Hyde Moth
It seems our fuzzy bunny moth is actually a Black-waved [Crinkled] Flannel Moth — Lagoa crispata. Click here to see the caterpillar form. While the moth is cute the caterpillar is definitely Mr Hyde! If you go here at BugGuide.net, scroll down and read about one woman’s ride to the ER after accidentally brushing against [...]
Fuzzy Bunny Moth
I haven’t been able to figure out what type of moth this is, but doesn’t he look kinda like a fuzzy bunny? LOL! That is Jessie’s finger he is on. He is quite small. Here is a side view. He looks EVEN more like a bunny with moth wings… ok and a few extra legs. [...]
New Morning Ritual
… checking the back of the garage for beauties like this Great Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia). Err… at least that is what I think it is. Click on the link to see it bigger and go to the album where you can see more of the beauties we found this morning.
Latest Bug Find
Here is a picture of Jessie’s latest bug find. I believe they are American Lady caterpillars (Vanessa virginiensis) and are feeding on what looks to me like Atennaria plantaginifolia. We’re going to try to keep them until they ecclose. I have no idea what instar they are in. Here are some more pictures of the [...]
Polyphemus Moth
Isn’t he gorgous! It is definitely a he. I love all the different colors. This website has more information on them. They don’t however have any records on file for Boone County. I think I will try to send them a copy of this picture. Jessie is the one who found him on the back [...]