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Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
I agree they are beautiful in their own way and I try to see the beauty in all life forms. With some such as heartworms it is very difficult to find anything good about them!
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
It is very similar to this species too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voria
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
Thanks, Dave, but it is not the species I saw. That was why I chose the photo I used because it was the actual fly that inspired this article.
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
There are 8000+ species of Tachinid flies...
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
It could be... they are beautiful in an odd way.
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
What is a Bon Bon?
That expression has been around probably before Oprah and I were born. I think it also implies a person of privilege, i.e. someone who doesn't have to work and can sit around relaxing all day eating bon bons.
BrendaReeves, on 10/30/2012
Paranormal and strange experiences in my life
Thank you, Brenda!
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
Bard of Ely: Here is a great image of a Tachinid fly. its frm wiki commons and is available to use. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thomas_Bresson_-_Tachina_fera_(by).JPG
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
Paranormal and strange experiences in my life
I love stories like these. I've had some of my own experiences, therefore, I won't ask you what you were smoking. I just might read that book.
BrendaReeves, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
I don't think so seeing as it was one of the flies that hatched from caterpillars I was keeping. In fact it might well be a species from this genus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorista
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Tachinid flies and Monarch Butterfly caterpillars
I believe your fly photo is a flesh fly... they are attracted to dead things... like bodies.... one of the great tools used in forensic entomology.
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
Paranormal and strange experiences in my life
I don't seem to experience this sort of stuff as I am getting older but not sure what that means! Thank you for commenting, Katie!
BardofEly, on 10/30/2012
Cultivating Pollinators: How To Grow A Bee Friendly Garden:
2uesday: I agree. More people need to understand the importance of bees, and other beneficial insects. Bee gardens are really beautiful and beneficial. I too, like the sound of the bees!
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
Going green, Energy usage and Saving Money:
2uesday: That is so very true. It is important to see the benefits. Thank you for the great comment!
davenmidtown, on 10/30/2012
10 Ways Most People Kill Their Spirits and Confidence (But Don't Realize It)
Thanks everyone for your comments!
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Jerrico_Usher, on 10/30/2012