She stayed a little longer this time.

I happened to acquire another pupa after a coworker was unable to take it home over the weekend.  The chrysalis started turning colors on Saturday from a jade green, to milky green, then dark black, and was clear on Sunday morning.

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Meet Pete

Pete is a pupa.  Since I will not be able to get a puppy any time in the immediate future, a pupa will have to do.  That’s where Pete comes in.  He is soon to become the most photographed pupa in the world.

“Hi, Pete.”

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Hymenoptera, with a little Orthoptera and Lepidoptera

Today I received a request for more photos.  After deciding that this would give me more time to work on my St. Patrick’s Day post, I grabbed the camera and headed out to Brays Bayou.  Absolutely beautiful weather and the opportunity for some exercise helped make the pictorial suggestion an even better idea.  So, request granted.

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