Proboscis.

9 years ago

This is a photo, of a very beautiful, Atala Butterfly, inside my terrarium. If you look closely at this photo, you can see it's Proboscis.....

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kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
9 years ago
Unlike the photo above, you don't have to look too closely at my pic!!! I was mesmerized watching this butterfly. I swear its tongue was flicking in and out as it was flexing it's proboscis. I never realized that they were hairy or that they had such big eyes.

This has been such a learning experience. Thank you to everyone on this forum who provided helpful tips tho make this experiment a success! The hamper was a great addition to the critter keeper and glass bowl. I can't wait to grow healthy CHEMICAL-FREE Rue to feed my caterpillars next year.

Beth, next year will be your year!!
Kristi
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