Yesterday a green anole got in the house.
Wheel Bug
We had some wheel bugs in our backyard and they laid eggs.
Agricultural Heritage Days
Our homeschool group went on a field trip to Agricultural Heritage Days yesterday.We learned a bunch about 1930 – 1960. I really liked the farm animals. Here are some pictures: That’s all for today!
Black swallow-tail Butterflies
We’ve released two black swallow-tails!It was fun. The last one came out of its chrysalis today – on the first day of fall. We are going to release this last one tomorrow!Click over to Black swallow-tail caterpillars to see how small they were a month ago. Here are some pictures: Here’s the release of the second one: I’m looking right at the butterfly. Can you
Black swallow-tail caterpillars
More caterpillars!Two weeks ago we got some really small black swallow-tail caterpillars from Aunt Mary Ann. And now……. They’re huge!!!Here are some pictures And the parsley that was nice and full… is practically gone!
Gulf Fritillary – The Release
The above photo is of me gently releasing a gulf fritillary butterfly. I had been catching them from the top of Nana’s zinnias.This past Saturday, our butterfly emerged from its chrysalis. The next afternoon, we released it. It shot up quickly. Here’s a 33 second video of the release.
Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar Reports Part 1
Wednesday 8/4Gulf fritillary caterpillar and passion vine from Aunt Mary Ann. Thursday 8/5 Caterpillar found on floor. Friday 8/6 Habitat in place. Tuesday 8/10Caterpillar forming chrysalis. Wednesday 8/11Chrysalis looks like a dried up leaf – camouflage! More reports tomorrow.