Speaking of unidentified critters, Cleuson brought this colorful capsule (pupal case) in from the trail system a few days ago. I would guess that it's a larva of something, but what I don't know. I didn't ask, but assume that he found it on the ground. Maybe a future butterfly? It's encased in a very hard capsule, but shows signs of life and flexibility in the softer part to the right. I put it back in the woods so it wouldn't dry out. Maybe I should have prepared a "crib" for it, so that we might see what comes out. Live and learn.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Larva, unknown
Speaking of unidentified critters, Cleuson brought this colorful capsule (pupal case) in from the trail system a few days ago. I would guess that it's a larva of something, but what I don't know. I didn't ask, but assume that he found it on the ground. Maybe a future butterfly? It's encased in a very hard capsule, but shows signs of life and flexibility in the softer part to the right. I put it back in the woods so it wouldn't dry out. Maybe I should have prepared a "crib" for it, so that we might see what comes out. Live and learn.
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It's got a nice pattern on it, whatever it is.
This has a simular geometric design as Indian (american) pottery. I love that you put it back in the forest and without a 'Crib'. if there limited life let it truly live.
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