This helmet shell gets its name from resembling a Scottish tam o’ shanter hat. The Scotch Bonnet has a wrinkled, reddish-brown surface with a distinctive white band around its middle. Like the Junonia, finding a whole Scotch Bonnet shell is uncommon....
It is believed this is where the tradition of birthday candles started. Pagan religions also used candles, and believe the smoke warded off evil spirits. The smoke would carry your wishes up to the gods, hence the “make a wish”tradition when blowing out the candles. Photo by Zenia ...
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