unfortunately, my butterfly has in fact died. He did seem to be enjoying his time and definitely liked his dinners. On the bright side, i now have a new specimen to study! I will need to spread his wings and pin him first. Thank you to those who read my blogs about squiggly. I am thinking about searching for new insects to take care of. (Not yet though, it is getting too cold and turning into win... » Continue Reading
Around a week ago, my butterfly emerged! He is so big and beautiful. He has very healthy wings, and is eating a good amount for a butterfly each day. Hopefully he will live long and happily! » Continue Reading
The orchard butterfly chrysalis is maturing much more! Not long ago, it twitched on it's own. I am very excited to see when it emerges, if it does. Wish me luck! I saw him do the little movement maybe about a day ago now. He was probably just getting comfy or gettin ready to emerge! hehe :'-) » Continue Reading
I found a weevil a few days ago!! so cute ahah,, he loved to snuggle up under the folded cuff of my sleeve, they like dark and small places after all. I put him back where he belongs in nature. It was pretty cute though, I wasn't even looking for him lol I was looking for isopods! maybe I will look for isopods today and see if I get success. » Continue Reading