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citrakayah) wrote2022-04-18 09:31 pm
citrakayah) wrote2022-04-18 09:31 pm
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Blister Beetles!
There are a whole bunch of blister beetles out here... and it is apparently their breeding season, because they're pairing up by the millions. Walked by at least a dozen pairs (that I saw) while doing surveys today. Specifically, these guys.
Apparently these ones aren't that nasty, but after a horrible experience with them in my youth, I give blister beetles a healthy clearance regardless of the species.
They don't stop wandering around (completely fearlessly, I might add--these are beetles who know they're toxic) even while mating, which makes for a rather amusing sight when they're stuck together and trying to move in opposite directions. They will also devour plants while stuck together.
(I considered putting viewer discretion for explicit discussion of beetle sexuality but I think we're fine, here.)
Passover has started. Thus far, I've been enjoying it. Matzah tastes as much like cardboard as it always does; I was going to make charoset but ate all my dates (I've also discovered that some people make charoset without dates, which is just terrible to hear) and I don't have honey anyway. I do have plans for later in the holiday.
Apparently these ones aren't that nasty, but after a horrible experience with them in my youth, I give blister beetles a healthy clearance regardless of the species.
They don't stop wandering around (completely fearlessly, I might add--these are beetles who know they're toxic) even while mating, which makes for a rather amusing sight when they're stuck together and trying to move in opposite directions. They will also devour plants while stuck together.
(I considered putting viewer discretion for explicit discussion of beetle sexuality but I think we're fine, here.)
Passover has started. Thus far, I've been enjoying it. Matzah tastes as much like cardboard as it always does; I was going to make charoset but ate all my dates (I've also discovered that some people make charoset without dates, which is just terrible to hear) and I don't have honey anyway. I do have plans for later in the holiday.