MrsPbio

Prof. Naturalist since 1996. Works at Silver Springs State Park, UF Florida Master Naturalist Program Instructor, Uplands Module.

Ocala, Florida

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CONFUSING FURROW BEE commented on by MrsPbio Stamford, Connecticut, United States2 years ago

Nice find. These little bees aren't aggressive, and are unlikely to sting you, so welcome them into your garden. You may find some leaves have little circles cut out of them. It shouldn't hurt the plants. They are excellent pollinators for your veggies! You can even build a bee house for them quite easily!

https://backyardpollinator.ca/leafcutter...

Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Tagaytay, Calabarzon, Philippines2 years ago

Oh my word the butterfly is GORGEOUS!! I literally gasped when I looked it up.
Is the caterpillar itchy?

Thankyou for posting this!

Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Hermosa Beach, California, United States2 years ago

I will venture a somewhat-educated guess that it's some sort of a cocoon. It seems to be wrapped around the edges of the leaf or leaves, pulling it a bit closed (kinda like a taco shell) , and then there appears to be a more solid mass inside. Possibly the pupa?

Anyone who knows otherwise, feel free to correct me! :)

Common Cerulean commented on by MrsPbio Mangatarem, Ilocos Region, Philippines2 years ago

Question.... is it in the Hairstreak family? I saw the little tails of the back wings......

Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Philippines2 years ago

AKA "Huntsman Spider", In Bisaya we call it "Tapay-tapay". Not aggressive, but they run FAST!!!! As creepy as they are, they do eat the giant flying cockroaches........ :O

Tree fern commented on by MrsPbio Real, Calabarzon, Philippines2 years ago

These are always so prehistoric looking! Nice shot.

Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana2 years ago

Do you have Liatris species in Botswana?

Wood Nymph or Grey Glassy Tiger commented on by MrsPbio Mangatarem, Ilocos Region, Philippines2 years ago

lol I was about to identify the flower! LOL Didn't see the butterfly at first.

Mayana Plant commented on by MrsPbio Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines2 years ago

Is it a true nettle? (If you brush your skin against it, does it itch like crazy and give a rash?)

Rainbow Lorikeet commented on by MrsPbio Caldas de Gerez, Braga, Portugal2 years ago

Rainbow Lorikeets are mostly fruit-and-nectar eaters.
https://www.unusualpetvets.com.au/wp-con...