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Aug 4, 2023 03:07:51   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but I don't see them often.
At least this is within their range.

The brightly-colored eyespots are an adaptation to scare away their predators.

Migration is common only among the southern adult population during late spring and summer, when they move towards the northern parts.

These creatures feed on plant matter rich in a bitter-tasting chemical compound called ‘iridoid glycoside’, since predators including wasps, birds, ants, and other small animals prefer consuming caterpillars poor in this compound over those that have a rich concentration of it in their bodies.


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Aug 4, 2023 08:09:15   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
topcat wrote:
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but I don't see them often.
At least this is within their range.

The brightly-colored eyespots are an adaptation to scare away their predators.

Migration is common only among the southern adult population during late spring and summer, when they move towards the northern parts.

These creatures feed on plant matter rich in a bitter-tasting chemical compound called ‘iridoid glycoside’, since predators including wasps, birds, ants, and other small animals prefer consuming caterpillars poor in this compound over those that have a rich concentration of it in their bodies.
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but ... (show quote)



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Aug 4, 2023 08:33:48   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Aug 4, 2023 10:16:53   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
topcat wrote:
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but I don't see them often.
At least this is within their range.

The brightly-colored eyespots are an adaptation to scare away their predators.

Migration is common only among the southern adult population during late spring and summer, when they move towards the northern parts.

These creatures feed on plant matter rich in a bitter-tasting chemical compound called ‘iridoid glycoside’, since predators including wasps, birds, ants, and other small animals prefer consuming caterpillars poor in this compound over those that have a rich concentration of it in their bodies.
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but ... (show quote)



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Aug 4, 2023 10:17:38   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:



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Aug 4, 2023 10:17:45   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice image.

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Aug 4, 2023 10:57:04   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent shot Topcat.

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Aug 4, 2023 10:58:45   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Very nice!

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Aug 4, 2023 11:05:27   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
A beauty!

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Aug 4, 2023 12:03:59   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
topcat wrote:
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but I don't see them often.
At least this is within their range.

The brightly-colored eyespots are an adaptation to scare away their predators.

Migration is common only among the southern adult population during late spring and summer, when they move towards the northern parts.

These creatures feed on plant matter rich in a bitter-tasting chemical compound called ‘iridoid glycoside’, since predators including wasps, birds, ants, and other small animals prefer consuming caterpillars poor in this compound over those that have a rich concentration of it in their bodies.
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but ... (show quote)



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Aug 4, 2023 12:30:06   #
DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
 
Nice - good focus and DOF.

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Aug 4, 2023 13:08:17   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
topcat wrote:
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but I don't see them often.
At least this is within their range.

The brightly-colored eyespots are an adaptation to scare away their predators.

Migration is common only among the southern adult population during late spring and summer, when they move towards the northern parts.

These creatures feed on plant matter rich in a bitter-tasting chemical compound called ‘iridoid glycoside’, since predators including wasps, birds, ants, and other small animals prefer consuming caterpillars poor in this compound over those that have a rich concentration of it in their bodies.
I think. They are supposed to be common here, but ... (show quote)



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Aug 4, 2023 13:13:13   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:


Thank you, Jack

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Aug 4, 2023 13:13:40   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
jaymatt wrote:


Thank you, John

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Aug 4, 2023 13:14:07   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Manglesphoto wrote:


Thank you, Frank

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