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Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
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Hi Gordon,
I cannot recall whether the birch was dead, or not. Based on the pictures, my best guess would be that it was.
I was not leaning towards Piptoporus spp., though – their morphologies are slightly different, or so it seems... I am considering Fomes fomentarius. What do you think?
What an extraordinary specimen. I've never seen an Arthropod this intriguing!
I believe this is a Viceroy, not a Monarch. The two are Müllerian mimics; both species being toxic, generally inedible, and displaying similar warning designs. Wonderful photo!
Fantastic spotting, and ever better Ecology! Thank you for sharing this, Atul!
Yeah, I suppose semantics can differ geographically (even across Canada!). What we call "potato bugs" are certainly different in Alberta (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/...), and I learned Armadillidium vulgare as a "pill bug".
But you're right - I looked it up - Armadillidium vulgare is sometimes referred to as a "potato bug", and the common name is irrelevant as long as the Scientific name is correct! Cute spotting, though! ;)
Wow, what a beautiful bird!
I think you meant "Pill-bug"? :P
What an interesting-looking plant!
Thank you, Emma! I'm enjoying this Global Project; it's really helping to fuel my novel, but growing interest in nature. :)
