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by Jackie
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Archives
Topic: Lichen on a Tree.
Replies: 9
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Candleflame

The yellow one is a Candleflame - maybe candelaria concolor. It usually grows on the same tree with Star Rosette Physcia stellaris one of the leaf lichens. Lichens are a great indicator of good air quality. A facinating subject for macro photography. Really beautiful. Great photo.

Cheers,
Jackie
by Jackie
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:06 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Archives
Topic: Spruce Budworm Caterpillars and Parasites
Replies: 9
Views: 12726

Spruce Budworm parasites

A Braconid Wasp Meterous trachynotus and two Tachinid Flies Ceromasia auricaudata and Madremyia saundersii are known to attack the Spruce Budworm larvae. Fly larva usually have a breathing tube at the rear end. Wasp larva doesn't. This is my first post. I'm not an expert, just interested in insects ...