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Post by bigdan12083 on Apr 27, 2020 19:46:03 GMT -8
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gnv32BJTv7MIplYeGj2w93L2DZmrdkvZy74I0 Found this exoskeleton possibly being eaten by a lizard. The gold color is so vibrant and I think the head is included in one of the pictures. Found in Millican, TX. which is south of College Station, TX. The head piece and body are both approximately 1/2 inch long. Tip of my thumb is in one picture. Thanks for any leads on an ID. Love to see what this looks like whole. Alternative links below. picture 1
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Post by Paul K on Apr 28, 2020 5:29:19 GMT -8
Broken link
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Post by bigdan12083 on May 3, 2020 17:38:28 GMT -8
The link works on my end in a chrome browser. I added two links to the same pictures in a google drive. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
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Post by Paul K on May 3, 2020 18:17:46 GMT -8
It is empty chrysalis of butterfly Euphydryas phaeton which already emerged from it.
It is rather rare species in your area.
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Post by bigdan12083 on May 12, 2020 10:33:27 GMT -8
Awesome. Thank you. I see there are several similar species and subspecies. Not being a pro I feel like I see this butterfly around somewhat commonly. Sadly the butterfly didn't make it out of mine. It had been busted open presumably by a small lizard nearby.
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Post by Paul K on May 12, 2020 14:13:26 GMT -8
There are few other similar species but none occurs in your area except E.phaeton
And yes actually I looked second time at your photo with greenish liquid coming out of it and you maybe right about lizard.
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