However, even the predaceous species feed on plant tissues or plant secretions (i.e., Chu, 1969; Stoner, 1972; Tamaki & Weeks, 1972a; Naranjo & Stimac, 1987). Anthocoridae, Miridae, and Nabidae oviposit into plant tissue and will oviposit into Parafilm®-wrapped blocks of water-...
Another kind of poppy is called Herakleia:…. The root of this plant purges upwards; and some use it in a posset of mead for epileptics. (p. 281) Thrasyas of Mantineia had discovered, as he said, a poison which produces an easy and painless end; he used the juices of hemlock, ...
Dear cut-worms, tent caterpillers, plant lice, all, not to forget our dear little friend heterocera tinea: How are you all? This is just my friendly little way of greeting you from amid the long grasses, Iris stems and Lilac branches of little old Trumbull –– the land you once knew...
Day 1: After a long, frustrating search for a public domain close-up of a brown iris, I returned to Night Café and asked for an “extreme close up lidless bloodshot brown eye wide with fear.” The AI obliged. Pexels ultimately provided a real-life alternative. I was torn. I understand...
Shallow plastic plant saucers work well for small tortoises. Make sure the water is no deeper than chin deep or the tortoise may accidentally overturn and drown. Larger plastic containers, such as plant saucers or Pyrex cooking pans, work well for medium-sized tortoises. For large tortoises, ...
Sending pictures of the weather station to the MNW team to check the necessary requirements; - Approval by the MNW committee and admission of the weather station into the network. Once the weather station is accepted into the MNW network, an identity card with its siting specifications and me...