There is a decline in insect populations all over the world attributed
to the use of nicotinamide pesticides.
"Drones" will have to start doing the work!
Alan C
On 07-Jun-21 12:36 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Yes, this is a larva that I am raising for release. Ugly, ain't she?
I am most seriously concerned about the tragic decline in the population of
Monarch Butterflies in North America, and I raise and release from 30 to
70 every year. I have planted a lot of nectar plants in our yard, and
quite a few milkweeds to permit them to reproduce. In the last 3 years, I
have observed eggs that a number of released and wild Monarchs have
deposited on my milkweeds.
Other butterflies are also much rarer in our area than was the case 10-20
years ago. Accordingly, I also raise a few Painted Ladies or American
Ladies each year, and plant hosts for these species. I am hoping to also
raise a few black Swallowtails later this year, if eggs or newly hatched
larvae become available.
Dan Matyola
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On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 1:03 AM Alan C <[email protected]> wrote:
Amazing that some butterfly larvae can be so grotesque, probably to
scare off predators. Is that another of your breeding ventures, Dan?
Alan c
On 04-Jun-21 07:17 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/6/3/lady
K-5 IIs, smc FA 100 mm Macro F 2.5
Comments, suggestions, and criticisms are invited and appreciated.
Dan Matyola
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