A Tachinid Fly Egg Hunt for Easter

While the Easter Rabbit is imaginary, tachinid flies are real. They hide their white eggs on caterpillars. See how many eggs you can find!

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34444826
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39041805

Some make interesting patterns.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30991363

Some are hidden extremely well.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17730216
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/41351322

some hide near microgastrinae cocoons.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/12633680

Some tachinid eggs are really tiny!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35588817

Wishing you a Happy Easter! Remembering the Resurrection gives me hope. Take care! Noelle Congdon

Posted on April 10, 2020 07:14 PM by botanicaltreasures