Monday, August 10, 2009

Stripe Scavenger Hunt!

The hunt for stripes!

Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)


Bumblebee (bombus genus)


Potter Wasp


Monarch caterpillar (Danaus plexippus)


Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucas)


Cicada (Tibicen linnei)- annual type


We couldn't identify this mushroom.


Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar (Papilio polyxenes)
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18 comments:

  1. StephanieAugust 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    How fun!!
    :)
    A fabulous post.
    I love seeing and then capturing patterns for a post.
    Loved seeing yours!

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  2. AnetAugust 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Amazing stripe photos! I love the Zebra tail, so pretty!!!

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  3. Shady LadyAugust 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Great photos! I just shared them with Princess and we talked about how the Zebra Swallowtail and the Tiger Swallowtail might use their colors to camouflage themselves from predators.

    She was excited to see the picture of the cicada. That is on our list of bugs to learn about. Animal Crossing got her interested in them. There are a lot of cicadas around the town this time of year. I love that she finds inspiration everywhere!

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  4. christineAugust 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    i always feel that bit calmer after visiting your blog

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  5. dawn klingeAugust 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Oh wow...so many beautiful stripes in nature!

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  6. treeAugust 10, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Love all the beautiful 'stripes' that you've captured! i especially love the Zebra swallowtail, i've never seen one here in VA, but used to see them often when i lived in Michigan. Such a gorgeous butterfly!

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  7. kyndaleAugust 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    all awesome pics! That's really an unusual mushroom.

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  8. dongdongAugust 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    that mushroom looks like a dress. very pretty pictures.

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  9. nettlejuiceAugust 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Love those stripes.
    We've been hunting spiral patterns in nature (not so easy to come by, but love them in the sunflowers)

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  10. AmberAugust 10, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Whoa spectacular pics, will have to show my man, he will love them. Real talent!

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  11. LeanneAugust 11, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful photo's!

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  12. STEPHANIE.August 11, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    you are always so creative with your pictures.:)

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    um. Bobby wants to know where his picture is???? He is very made at you!

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  14. ToniAugust 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    beautiful pictures love all the butterlies and caterpillars:-)

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  15. The Magic OnionsAugust 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Isn't nature AMAZING!

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  16. sunnymamaAugust 12, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    These are such cool pictures! I especially love the stripey caterpillars :)

    I left you an award at my blog. No need to pass it on unless you want to but I just wanted you to know that I think your blog is great :)
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2009/08/awards.html

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  17. thereseAugust 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    your photos are really good in this one. getting better and better!

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  18. Sowing Clover (Emily)August 15, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    I love the mushroom pic and potato planting. Have you seen this book? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420649?ie=UTF8&tag=etsy-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1603420649"
    I'm thinking about getting it...

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