<p><img src="http://globaleyeimages.com/photos/3135/SP/M3135P658683_thumbnail.jpg" alt="M3135P658683_thumbnail.jpg" />A New Post From <a href="http://GlobalEyeImages.com/portfolio/EHunter">Ernie Hunter</a> <a href="http://GlobalEyeImages.com/portfolio/EHunter">http://GlobalEyeImages.com/portfolio/EHunter</a> </p>
<p>These bugs are one of several to live on toxic milkweed. The Monarch Butterfly, Large Milkweed Bug and Milkweed Beetles also consume parts of the milkweed with no ill affects. However; the toxin remains in their bodies. They all share the same bright orange/red and black warning colours, telling predators to leave them alone. They don&apost taste good. If a bird eats one it will make them very ill and they will remember the colours and not eat one again. Some other insects, ie the Viceroy...</p>
No comments:
Post a Comment