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18-MAY-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)

Photographed in Larose Forest. There were quite a few of these little harvester butterflies around today. One of the unique things about this species is that their larva (caterpillar) is entirely carnivorous and eats woolly aphids! Most caterpillars eat vegetation, but not these. The adults are interesting too, in that they do not nectar at flowers as many butterflies do, but instead feed on the honeydew secreted by aphids. They have to compete with the ants who do the same thing. You'll also find harvesters on animal scat and on dead animals, seeking minerals.

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January Grey20-May-2012 03:10
Beautiful butterfly! Lovely capture! V~
Karen Stuebing19-May-2012 22:22
It's a pretty butterfly with some strange feeding requirements. Super close up and colors. V.
Jim Coffman19-May-2012 14:16
A very colorful and detailed capture of this little beauty!
globalgadabout19-May-2012 14:14
aptly named with those autumnal hues...sounds as if they go their own way..
Stephanie19-May-2012 11:54
What fascinating information! Beautiful capture Christine! V
Hank Vander Velde19-May-2012 11:39
A fabulous close-up image and super info again Christine.
Pierre19-May-2012 10:56
Un nouveauté pour moi, il est très joli et la photo met bien en valeur ses couleurs et ses détails! Bravo Christine! V
laine19-May-2012 07:58
so very delicate...
Torben Jorgensen19-May-2012 07:19
Beautiful butterfly with great detail. V
slhoornstra19-May-2012 07:14
A fantastic shot, brilliant work!!! BV
Tom LeRoy19-May-2012 06:48
Great detailed capture of this butterfly. Thank you for the interesting information too!V!
Kay19-May-2012 06:29
Beautiful capture withsuch fine detail. V
joseantonio19-May-2012 03:59
Beautiful find and capture
Guest 19-May-2012 02:33
So shiny, as though shellacked. Very pretty colors and patterns.
janescottcumming19-May-2012 01:29
A colorful neatly marked butterfly. Nice catch! V
Janet Forjan-Freedman19-May-2012 01:14
Wonderful work capturing this butterfly's markings!
LynnH19-May-2012 00:36
Excellent closeup! Love those fuzzy details! :) V
Ann Pettigrew19-May-2012 00:30
Great find, Christine! Is this early for harvesters?
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