Calling all entemologists

[ValHamil]

can you look at these and tell me what they are? I really really REALLY want to know

[ValHamil]

[Kerri]

I'm not an entomologist but I'd guess a Mourning Cloak?

[ValHamil]

@kerristephens you're a genius! I googled it, and that's EXACTLY what they are- thanks! My students will be excited to know :D

[Kerri]

What do you teach?

[ValHamil]

I teach English and remediated reading mostly. Junior high level...

[Carebear]

Wow, looks really interesting! BTW, before you show it to your class, the first picture has a typo. It should be cateRpillar.

[Robert Velten]

If you're really lucky the chrysalis will be parasitized and you can show them a scene reminiscent of Alien. Now that would be creepy....... but also rather cool!

[Lacey Gautreau]

@robv Ewwwwwww!!! Bur, coooool!

[ValHamil]

@kerristephens @carebear @robv thanksfor all the info- I am the world's worst typist :(( I'll fix those right away. Now I just need to find out how long they incubate....

[Jenn]

a really good site for bugs is
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ask-whats-that-bug/
Excellent site, with some great photos sent in...have a look around, it will make your skin crawl!

[Karen Hofmann]

http://www.naturenorth.com/spring/bug/mcloak/Fmcloak.html

[ValHamil]

@chevymom That was very interesting; thanks for sharing!