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| I want to look threatening to scare predators, but not too successful ! |
They say, "Knowledge enriches ..." As I read more about butterflies, the puzzles are falling in place.
For example, I was always curious about this strange form sticking to the branch ...
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| I am well hidden |
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| Can you spot me? |
Now I know they were the pupa of the Lime Butterfly.
I never get the chance to see them hatched properly. There were quite a few of them. Now I also know what those caterpillars always around the lime plants will turn into eventually ! I have not taken pictures of them for they were quite small. As they grew older, they must be well camouflaged for I have not seen them. These days I try not to harm these crawly creatures unless they turn really destructive. Caterpillars actually look very vulnerable.
Strange that this Lime Butterfly seemed to like the variegated gardenias over the citrus plant.
The lime butterfly is really beautiful. It is strange that I do not see them more frequently . Well it is a good thing perhaps as they are actually considered pests.... :- ( !
Reference :
1. http://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2008/04/life-history-of-lime-butterfly_01.html
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_demoleus
I love it when birds came visiting. Unlike the butterflies, they are so vocal when they come around. Whenever I hear their cheerful, chirpy songs, I cannot help but look out for them ..... ! It is so nice to watch them. They are often so full of life - whether basking in the sun, sipping nectar from the flowers or just fooling around. One morning I caught sight of this bird...it did not come alone but with some friends. Taking their pictures was no easy task :- ) ! I have been hoping some birds will make nests in my garden, that will be so exciting, but so far no luck yet.
