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Tag: insect anatomy

From Petticoat to Ball Gown

From Petticoat to Ball Gown

The insect looked all wrong.

It had bitty wings on a loooong body. Too many legs. And a big, see-through something that looked like a tail. I leaned in for a closer look.

A tree cricket was molting.

Continue reading From Petticoat to Ball Gown

Image Credits: Carol Doeringer.

Posted on August 21, 2021Categories Insects, Tree cricketsTags children's books, insect anatomy, insects, nature, tree crickets6 Comments on From Petticoat to Ball Gown
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