tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post6860097161407563668..comments2023-03-18T18:19:26.000+11:00Comments on Hunter Valley Backyard Nature: #6 A Pupating CaterpillarGayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-80895024747160644132011-03-30T21:39:22.749+11:002011-03-30T21:39:22.749+11:00We found one of these caterpillars on our tree a f...We found one of these caterpillars on our tree a few weeks ago and my delighted daughters (aged 3 and 5) are planning a dance for the butterfly when it emerges from it's crysilis and flies away... I can't wait either! <br />We are also watching the other crysiliss on the tree and the other caterpillars!Ingitarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295713819197812044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-9590948601287448542011-02-27T14:18:56.750+11:002011-02-27T14:18:56.750+11:00I found a whole heap of these caterpillers on my ...I found a whole heap of these caterpillers on my lime tree the other day and as my tree has never produced an eatable lime I figured I'd let the little fellas eat there fill instead of spraying. When a couple cocooned I got very interested. After I read this blog I went straight out and cut a whole heap of branches of a popped them in tanks. I am a child care worker and they will be coming to work with me so the children can watch them grow and transform into beautiful butterflies which we can the let go. Of course as i have 2 children of my own at home one of the tanks didn't make it to work and will be staying here for our own observations ;-)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-44437515163880342682008-03-13T08:51:00.000+11:002008-03-13T08:51:00.000+11:00Thanks Junior Lepid,unfortunately, my twig of an o...Thanks Junior Lepid,<BR/><BR/>unfortunately, my twig of an orange tree gave up its battle for life, so now I don't have any citrus trees for this species.<BR/><BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-56527181223860179962008-03-13T07:27:00.000+11:002008-03-13T07:27:00.000+11:00Lovely series, Gaye.I hope I will be as lucky as y...Lovely series, Gaye.<BR/><BR/>I hope I will be as lucky as you but unfortunately, because of an apparent decrease in butterfly populations in my area, I doubt I will.Junior Lepidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934608116254869924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-62165670043365371192008-03-04T08:08:00.000+11:002008-03-04T08:08:00.000+11:00I am always thrilled to hear about children intera...I am always thrilled to hear about children interacting in a positive manner with nature, especially helped along by adults who can offer explanations and simple information that the children can retain.<BR/><BR/>A lovely story indeed, and thank you for relating it here.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-59193233072401807682008-03-03T18:09:00.000+11:002008-03-03T18:09:00.000+11:00I found one of these colourful caterpillars on my ...I found one of these colourful caterpillars on my orange tree. I put it in a jar with some leaves and twigs and gave it to my wife who is a reception teacher. The children were able to experience the metamorphosis and today they released the beautiful butterfly. What a precious experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-56828073747076004042007-02-17T17:21:00.000+11:002007-02-17T17:21:00.000+11:00Thanks elfram, I do get involved in things and hav...Thanks elfram, I do get involved in things and have to be careful not to ramble to much throughout my nature blog. <BR/><BR/>I'm considering starting a personal blog so that I can ramble a bit. I have a lot to share, some of which just might be of interest to others. But I will have to do so with care if I link it to my nature blog, as I am striving to maintain a "student-friendly" site. We will see.....Gayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-9783641257274730032007-02-17T16:10:00.000+11:002007-02-17T16:10:00.000+11:00Lovely photos, and a well-written commentary, with...Lovely photos, and a well-written commentary, with personal involvement diplayed nicely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-62132264675310625502007-02-14T11:52:00.000+11:002007-02-14T11:52:00.000+11:00geoff, I've just looked up the Crow Butterfly and ...geoff, I've just looked up the Crow Butterfly and its other common name is Oleander Butterfly. I certainly won't be growing oleander, but there is a feral one up the road that I might check out. <BR/><BR/>http://www.amonline.net.au/factSheets/oleander.htmGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-10802635502458294402007-02-14T11:46:00.000+11:002007-02-14T11:46:00.000+11:00hi Geoff, that's a shame, when there seems to be p...hi Geoff, that's a shame, when there seems to be plenty of ants and few butterflies, but I guess that's just nature.<BR/><BR/>What sort of plant was the shiny chrysalis on? I'd like to grow some plants to attract different species of butterflies to my garden.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-16948074734726237382007-02-14T11:38:00.000+11:002007-02-14T11:38:00.000+11:00I had hoped to get shots of the Common Crow Butter...I had hoped to get shots of the Common Crow Butterflies emerging from their wonderfully shiny chrysalis, but the ants somehow got in and devoured them before the metamorphosis was complete.Geoff_Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12018390078532766936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-10733874678963672382007-02-12T05:33:00.000+11:002007-02-12T05:33:00.000+11:00hi Evan, thanks. If you ever venture to far north...hi Evan, thanks. If you ever venture to far north Queensland, the Butterfly House at Kuranda is a must see for butterfly enthusiasts.<BR/><BR/>The mantids are certainly interesting creatures (not very co-operative photographic subjects though). I saw a hatch last week and I couldn't believe that so many hatchlings could fit in that small cocoon.<BR/><BR/>I'm pleased you enjoyed my butterfly observaions.<BR/><BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-72472515736925843872007-02-11T22:32:00.000+11:002007-02-11T22:32:00.000+11:00That's a very cool butterfly. I have yet to see th...That's a very cool butterfly. I have yet to see this species. Looks a lot like the Cairns Birdwing, which I got to see at the butterfly house at Coffs Harbour.<BR/><BR/>The butterfly that has been intriguing me of late is a bright blue one. It is a gorgeous thing.<BR/><BR/>I like the praying mantids best out of our invertebrates.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great post.<BR/><BR/>EvanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-53960547176498475482007-02-11T17:37:00.000+11:002007-02-11T17:37:00.000+11:00Thanks Peter, I used my point-and-shoot camera (Ol...Thanks Peter, I used my point-and-shoot camera (Olympus C70 3.2 megapixel) for these images and just pointed, composed and shot. A flash would have brightened the caterpillar's colours, but I didn't think of it at the time.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your purchase. You will no doubt find that digital photography will take your nature observations that one step further. Being able to study your images after the subject has flown or scampered off allows you to view the detail at leisure and to further your research. You'll be able to get to know your nature subjects much better and then look forward to seeing the same subjects in their natural environment again with a little more knowledge up your sleeve. <BR/><BR/>Have fun.<BR/><BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-38974172792335630442007-02-11T17:28:00.000+11:002007-02-11T17:28:00.000+11:00Thanks Jack, although we do get some beaut butterf...Thanks Jack, although we do get some beaut butterflies here, north Queensland is the place for spectacular butterflies. But I certainly appreciate our local invertebrates.<BR/><BR/>I haven't got a flower garden, so when my native shrubs and herbs are not flowering there is a lack of nectar for insects. Perhaps I should sprinkle a packet of mixed flower seeds in one end of the vege garden.<BR/><BR/>GayeGayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899430268722758947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-4878331614325812482007-02-11T16:43:00.000+11:002007-02-11T16:43:00.000+11:00hello there Gaye, Nice pics once again. Any chance...hello there Gaye, <BR/><BR/>Nice pics once again. Any chance of posting details of how you took your shots? I've finally decided on what camera to get (Canon A630) and order it tomorrow. I'll need some one to get tips from!<BR/><BR/>I've also been messing with my blogs and there's nothing to see there at present, but I'm hoping to have something worth looking in a week or so.<BR/><BR/>Off now, I'll catch up with you in Scribbly.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-431372659681922416.post-78943864862856840822007-02-11T15:41:00.000+11:002007-02-11T15:41:00.000+11:00Hi Gaye, not only a stunning butterfly, but a stun...Hi Gaye, not only a stunning butterfly, but a stunning caterpillar too. Unfortunately we do not get these spectacular butterflies and I am often green with envy when I view some of the NSW invertebrates. Another great blog.<BR/><BR/>Jack.WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714877215893612150noreply@blogger.com