This time of year the milkweeds are starting to bloom or nearing this stage. It is an interesting time to view some of the specialist herbivores that can feed on the poisonous milkweed and use the toxins to protect […]
I am fond of making the point that toxic/poisonous insects are brightly colored to warn potential bird predators, and others such as some moths have eye spots to scare off birds. This indicates how important intense avian predation is in […]
