Amazing Nature at Walking Mountains Science Center

An amazing moment in nature, taken by Naturalist Jeff Holoubek.

“As I was hiking our lunch loop trail today I noticed a beautiful yellow Indian Paintbrush with a Rocky Mountain Parnassian butterfly peculiarly attached to it.  Upon further inspection, I noticed that a yellow Crab Spider, which was perfectly camouflaged with the flower, had a firm hold on the butterfly, which was ambushed upon landing.  The wonders of nature…”

Mountain Parnassian butterfly gets ambushed by Yellow Crab Spider

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