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The Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland throughout much of the Palearctic ecozone. In North Europe, Central Europe, Asia Minor, Syria, Russia and Central Asia where subspecies P. a. tircis occurs it is brown with pale yellow or cream spots and darker upperwing eyespots. In southwestern Europe and North Africa the subspecies P. a. aegeria has a colour which is more orange in the background; the hindwing underside eyespots are reddish brown rather than black or dark gray. The two forms gradually intergrade into each other. The speckled wood also occurs on the Atlantic island of Madeira. Molecular studies suggest that the African and Madeiran populations are closely related and distinct from European populations of both subspecies, suggesting that Madeira was colonized from Africa and that the African population has a long history of isolation from European populations.
Females have brighter and more distinct markings than males. The wingspan of both males and females is 4–4.5 cm, although males tend to be slightly smaller than females. Males are highly territorial and will defend their territory against intruding males. Two basic strategies exist for finding females: some males will vigorously defend a perch and the immediate surroundings, waiting for females to pass by; others will patrol a larger territory.
Males have either 3 or 4 upper hindwing eyespots; the fourth spot shows only in flight. It appears that the 4-spotted morph tends towards patrolling behaviour to finds mates. This agrees with the probable function of the eyespots to entice predators like birds to aim for the wing margin (which may be damaged without much affecting the butterfly) rather than the body. On the other hand, habitat is apparently a major factor influencing mate-finding strategy as perching behavior is more common in males of conifer woodland, whereas males of meadows tend towards patrolling behavior.
The caterpillar is green with a short, forked tail and feeds on various species of grass, especially couch grass. The chrysalis (pupa) is green or dark brown. The species is unique in its ability to overwinter in two totally separated developmental stages, as pupae or as half-grown larvae. This leads to a complicated pattern of several adult flights per year.
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I had put a map in Ellie's invite that said they'd have to go through the playground and past the chocolate tree to get to Ellie's party (Dora afficionados know what I'm talking about). Unfortunately, we had to create an obstacle course upstairs to stay true to the invite (my insistence). Peter went a little nuts and spent 45 minutes setting it up.
The AshKicker is a demanding 5k adventure run/EVENT,with extreme obstacles through rugged, ash laden terrain. The numerous insane obstacles will cause you to push yourself to your physical and mental limits! Compete individually or call out your friends and gather a team. AshKicker is an amazing way for your team, group, or company to gain team building skills as you help each other make your way to the finish line. Nothing will bond your team together like mud, sweat, and adrenaline!
AshKicker is definitely an event. It has a beer garden that starts at 10am. Live music, raffles and games that continue throughout the day, as well as activities for the kids! And of course, there will be the various Costume Contests so get creative! AshKicker offers a little something for everyone!
Get a front row seat to all the action by camping right on site! It is held at the beautiful Toutle River RV Resort just north of Castle Rock, WA. Their gorgeous grounds, heated pool, cedar saunas, and too many other amenities to list, will give you a place to prepare before the race, as well as a relaxing place to recover after the grueling race. www.ashkicker.org/
Joint Trail, Canyonlands National Park.
Here the trail is completely blocked by boulders. There's no way around; you've got to climb over them.
These hikers were either smart or lucky, as they were headed in a westerly direction through the Joint, which was mostly uphill. That was the better way both here and at our next challenge.
(One reason I use my cell phone is that it will geotag my photos. Makes it handy for mapping even if I don't use the photo since it shows where I've been. Note the narrow opening at the top of the Joint here. No GPS! Therefore, the map location is approximate.)
Vijfhuizen, 06-10-2012, Op het voormalig Floriade-terrein in Vijfhuizen is de eerste Mud Masters Obstacle Run gehouden, een twaalf kilometer lange hardloop wedstrijd met hindernissen.
De hardlopers gingen de uitdaging aan om de stormbaan, ontworpen door mariniers, de baas te zijn. Foto Bastiaan Heus
Lance Cpl. Adam I. Mosteller, a fire-team leader with 1st platoon, Company G, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's ground combat element, and a 23-year-old native of Indianapolis, Ind., crashes in the water after his slipping off the rope on the rope swing obstacle. The Marines and sailors went through the obstacle course aboard the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division's headquarters in Pohang, South Korea, March 25, during Exercise Foal Eagle '06.
during OVIRATLON: Obstacle Challenge 2019, on 6.7.2019 on Pokljuka, Slovenia. Photo by Urban Meglic / Sportida
The Sable river makes its way over the falls and through the boulders and felled trees on the way to Lake Superior about a ¼ mile from here.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Grand Marais, Michigan
Summer 2007
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Lancaster County 4-H is one of the only county 4-H programs with a county fair llama/alpaca show. The 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair includes Showmanship, Obstacle Course and Pack Class. All exhibitors are expected to care for their llamas and alpacas (feed and water) and cooperate in keeping pens and alleys clean, neat and attractive.
In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. Learn more about Lancaster County 4-H at lancaster.unl.edu/4h
The Super Fair is produced by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair at SuperFair.org
The AshKicker is a demanding 5k adventure run/EVENT,with extreme obstacles through rugged, ash laden terrain. The numerous insane obstacles will cause you to push yourself to your physical and mental limits! Compete individually or call out your friends and gather a team. AshKicker is an amazing way for your team, group, or company to gain team building skills as you help each other make your way to the finish line. Nothing will bond your team together like mud, sweat, and adrenaline!
AshKicker is definitely an event. It has a beer garden that starts at 10am. Live music, raffles and games that continue throughout the day, as well as activities for the kids! And of course, there will be the various Costume Contests so get creative! AshKicker offers a little something for everyone!
Get a front row seat to all the action by camping right on site! It is held at the beautiful Toutle River RV Resort just north of Castle Rock, WA. Their gorgeous grounds, heated pool, cedar saunas, and too many other amenities to list, will give you a place to prepare before the race, as well as a relaxing place to recover after the grueling race.
180730 BMCSC 050-18 participates in Marine obstacle course to practice photographing uncontrolled action.
This lone Anti Tank Obstacle was placed here by a farmer to stop vehicles from damaging the edge of the field as they came out of a small industrial site on Laundry Rd Ramsgate Kent
Kickboxing students from Morristown, TN ran in the Lions Chase obstacle race in Corbin, KY on Saturday September 14th. www.morristownkickboxing.com
The AshKicker is a demanding 5k adventure run/EVENT,with extreme obstacles through rugged, ash laden terrain. The numerous insane obstacles will cause you to push yourself to your physical and mental limits! Compete individually or call out your friends and gather a team. AshKicker is an amazing way for your team, group, or company to gain team building skills as you help each other make your way to the finish line. Nothing will bond your team together like mud, sweat, and adrenaline!
AshKicker is definitely an event. It has a beer garden that starts at 10am. Live music, raffles and games that continue throughout the day, as well as activities for the kids! And of course, there will be the various Costume Contests so get creative! AshKicker offers a little something for everyone!
Get a front row seat to all the action by camping right on site! It is held at the beautiful Toutle River RV Resort just north of Castle Rock, WA. Their gorgeous grounds, heated pool, cedar saunas, and too many other amenities to list, will give you a place to prepare before the race, as well as a relaxing place to recover after the grueling race. www.ashkicker.org/
KoreAm Journal's K-JAM 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted at the Los Angeles Expo Center on Saturday, July 13, 2013.
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Kickboxing students from Morristown, TN ran in the Lions Chase obstacle race in Corbin, KY on Saturday September 14th. www.morristownkickboxing.com