Zebra DSC_7209
As caterpillars and as butterflies, the zebra longwing is supposed to taste yucky to predators. However, the birds that visit my yard seem to have acquired a taste for them, especially the cardinals. Yesterday afternoon I saw Howard (male cardinal) bring his little boy to one of the corky stem vine locations and show him how to search for caterpillars. Howard is a very good father and the balance of nature is certainly at work.
Have a wonderful weekend and happy snapping.
Zebra DSC_7209
As caterpillars and as butterflies, the zebra longwing is supposed to taste yucky to predators. However, the birds that visit my yard seem to have acquired a taste for them, especially the cardinals. Yesterday afternoon I saw Howard (male cardinal) bring his little boy to one of the corky stem vine locations and show him how to search for caterpillars. Howard is a very good father and the balance of nature is certainly at work.
Have a wonderful weekend and happy snapping.