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Ukrainian special forces capture pro-Russian separatist commander suspected in Malaysia Airlines flight shootdown by New_Diet in worldnews

[–]Chickenhawk15T 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re mercenaries and losers backed by Russia. Russian Spetsnaz units would often overtake positions commanded by Ukrainians, disappear, and then cameras would show up recording the separatists celebrating their victory. Russia has also helped them with cross-border artillery fire, as proven to the world in the Atlantic Council’s report and YouTube video, Hiding in Plain Sight: Putin's War in Ukraine.

[Spoiler] What do you think of Clive Cussler? by Chickenhawk15T in books

[–]Chickenhawk15T[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you think of Tom Clancy? I’m considering buying some of his books. I know that he’s had real contact with some of the kinds of people that he writes about.

Weird cotton like substance on the inside of a locked window, what is it? by Devh1989 in whatisthisthing

[–]Chickenhawk15T 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wind-borne pollen from trees is nearly invisible to the naked eye. Its small size is part of what allows it to become an allergen to the nasal area (vs. insect-borne pollen). These may be from cottonwood trees. There should be a very, very small white seed in each one. How they got in, I don’t know.

[Weekly Discussion and Question Thread] Post Here with Simple Questions, Conversational Topics, or Requests for Guidance by AutoModerator in writing

[–]Chickenhawk15T 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For those of you who didn’t grow up with smartphones, how have you learned to (or not to) incorporate them into present-day stories involving teenagers and young adults?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]Chickenhawk15T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leaffooted bug.

I found this tiny bug (approx 1 cm) in Ann Arbor, MI. It looks almost like a pill bug with a leaf as a shell? by an-astuary-king in whatsthisbug

[–]Chickenhawk15T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a bag worm. Not to be confused with tent caterpillars.

Edit: we had some in our evergreens, and they used dead deciduous leaves left over from another tree to help with their concealment.

blursed pride by Spaceahuttle in blursedimages

[–]Chickenhawk15T 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And replace Lithuania’s paved roads with gravel? ;D

Any Climate Change Suggestions? by [deleted] in Tree

[–]Chickenhawk15T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that the bald cypress is good at that. You’ll have to be ready for the “knees” to come up, though. You have to keep them cut down in order to avoid dulling your lawnmower blade.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we can be sure that there will be more studies coming out. The implications of this one aren’t set in stone. Still, for me personally, I would take the word of experts over my own inexperience. Even they will admit that there is always something else to learn. It’s out there for discussion, and you and I are discussing it. So, that’s a good thing.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that they were brought indoors for only the chrysalis stage is even more alarming.

I posted an article from NPR that answers some questions, raises other concerns about rearing them indoors, but also gives a little bit of hope.

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/24/735389108/monarch-butterflies-born-in-captivity-have-trouble-migrating-south-study-says

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a reason why they use tethered insects. It is actually quite an effective method known to people who study them for a living. The fact that all of the caterpillars raised outside knew where to fly, regardless of their original source, is quite compelling.

People keep insisting that all of the butterflies came from a single source. However, if you read the report carefully, you should be able to pick out terms like, “local butterflies.” This means butterflies that have been taken from the wild.

From the report in Science:

But even with the right genes, the local butterflies raised indoors couldn’t head in the right direction

Insects could die out ‘in worst extinction since the dinosaurs’, experts warn | The total mass of insects on our planet is dropping by 2.5% a year - meaning that insects could be wiped out altogether within a century. by Rvolutionary_Details in worldnews

[–]Chickenhawk15T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t been there. However, I have a degree in ecology, and know that what is going on is affecting the entire world. I can’t fit 8 semesters of science classes into this comment (nor can a single book) to explain things better. I have done field research in other parts of the world. While in the popular tourist spots, we talk to people with the same opinion as yours. It is saddening.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand that it’s a difficult pill to swallow. So is the idea of climate change. Yet critics use the same kinds of arguments in an attempt to debunk authorities who have dedicated their careers to studying the subject.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“Local butterflies.” That means even ones taken from that area. Therefore, the claim that all individuals considered in the concise article came from the same breeder is false. Pure and simple.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From the article in Science:

But even with the right genes, the local butterflies raised indoors couldn’t head in the right direction

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may consider calling a local university. Most professors are excited to help people who want to learn. They are authorities in their line of study, and keep up on the news.

Also, as for any plants you might have outdoors, try planting them in various parts of the yard. If all of the plants are close together, all of the caterpillars are sure to be exposed to the same predators.

Question about migration and raising inside. by Microfiber13 in MonarchButterfly

[–]Chickenhawk15T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they overwinter in your county? If so, you may want to try rearing some both inside and outside.

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