Sorry for the crappy quality, but here's a handsome trig (Phyllopalpus pulchellus) stridulating! I've always thought it was so cool how one of the wings has a transparent membrane.
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Yesterday, the monarch emerged from their chrysalis! Have this video of them scaling the plant to remember that you too can handle big changes, even if it's hard to get your bearings at first. You'll be flying before you know it!
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