The giant pyramids of Egypt are known as one of the great wonders of the world! Rightfully so! They are spectacular! In the insect world however, I am almost just as amazed at the ability of a female Tawny Emperor butterfly to lay eggs in the shape of a giant pyramid!
We took some time last year to breed this butterfly and document its lifecycle. One of the most impressive stages of this butterflies lifecycle is certainly the giant pyramid shaped pile of eggs the females leave behind. We had some struggles along the way. You will see how a colony of white footed ants found my female butterflies and had their way with them. Finally, through a third method of obtaining eggs, we finally were successful.
Check out our video on Asterocampa clyton flora, the Tawny Emperor butterfly of South Florida as we see pyramid shaped egg piles!
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3 окт 2024
