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July 9, 2012
This Monarch chrysalis has been attacked by parasites known as Tachinid Flies.  Note the white string trailing out of the shell. —photo by Jillian Hanelly
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July 9, 2012

This Monarch chrysalis has been attacked by parasites known as Tachinid Flies.  Note the white string trailing out of the shell. —photo by Jillian Hanelly

    • #tachinid
    • #fly
    • #parasite
    • #parasitic
    • #gross
    • #cute
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June 6, 2012
Spotted here (no pun intended) is what we’ve identified as a Hoary Edge Skipper (Achalarus lyciades), judging from its unique pattern, although its hindwings would provide more clues to its identification…!
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June 6, 2012

Spotted here (no pun intended) is what we’ve identified as a Hoary Edge Skipper (Achalarus lyciades), judging from its unique pattern, although its hindwings would provide more clues to its identification…!

    • #butterfly
    • #patterns
    • #orange
    • #brown
    • #antenna
    • #insect
    • #metamorphosis
    • #tiny
    • #fly
    • #flying
    • #wildlife
    • #animal
    • #wings
    • #green
    • #fuzzy
  • 11 months ago
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