(Danaus plexippus) Life Cycle Egg: A female butterfly lays a tiny white egg on a milkweed leaf. Caterpillar: The egg hatches into a caterpillar that eats milkweed and grows fast. Chrysalis: The caterpillar turns into a hard green pod called a chrysalis to change its body. Butterfly: An adult monarch emerges with bright orange and
(Diabrotica barberi) Notes: A species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Adults feed on corn, and, when corn is unavailable, goldenrod pollen. Distribution: It is found in North America. Camera: iPhone 16 ProMax Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA Celosia argentea, commonly known as
(Misumena vatia) Notes: They are called crab spiders because of their unusual ability to walk sideways as well as forwards and backwards. Distribution: Crab spiders can be found all over the world. The goldenrod crab is found only in North America and Europe. Camera: iPhone 16 ProMax Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
Details: As evening approaches, bees stop foraging, find a safe perch, and remain motionless until the morning. Bees sleep from dusk until sunrise Some bees develop favorite sleeping spots and will come back night after night Some flowers will close around a bee for the night Male long-horned bees gather together in groups at
(Oecanthus niveus) Notes: A species of tree cricket in the family Oecanthidae. First noted by Swedish Entomologist Charles de Geer in 1773. Distribution: Found primarily in Eastern North America south of Canada, and also in the Caribbean. Camera: iPhone 16 ProMax Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA A beautiful
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