A Tachinid Fly Egg Hunt for Easter
While the Easter Rabbit is imaginary, tachinid flies are real. They hide their white eggs on caterpillars. See how many eggs you can find!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34444826
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39041805
Some make interesting patterns.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30991363
Some are hidden extremely well.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17730216
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/41351322
some hide near microgastrinae cocoons.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/12633680
Some tachinid eggs are really tiny!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35588817
Wishing you a Happy Easter! Remembering the Resurrection gives me hope. Take care! Noelle Congdon