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Butterflies may get most of the adulation, but I maintain that moths are marvel-worthy, too. We have so many different kinds around the farm that it’s mind-boggling; here are just a few that showcase the incredible camouflage skills that moths possess.
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As mentioned in my earlier post, there were signs that the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail was approaching the final phase of its growth before metamorphosis. Little did I know that what happened after its dramatic color change would be quite a shocker…just in time for Halloween, the headless caterpillar!
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It’s blackberry season, so I’ve been walking the pastures daily in pursuit of black gold (the berry kind). Today, while picking in a long-overgrown brush pile, I spotted something in a hurry to conceal itself in the brush…something exceedingly well-camouflaged!
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