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Monday Morning Mystery 08222022
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Parasitoid wasp eggs on a Hornworm. Fun fact: “Sprinkles”/”nonpareils”/”jimmies” are coated with shellac from bug secretions. I think I will skip the sprinkles on all my desserts henceforth.
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Looks like a nonpareil caterpillar!
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Diane
Parasitoid wasp eggs on a Hornworm. Fun fact: “Sprinkles”/”nonpareils”/”jimmies” are coated with shellac from bug secretions. I think I will skip the sprinkles on all my desserts henceforth.
COOX2
Looks like a nonpareil caterpillar!