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Last days of mother ladybug

Photo by syzygy
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Field Notes

Description:

By that time I have spotted, this ladybug had 7 days left of its life, which it has spent with protecting her "babybug". (self-sacrifice, altruism?)

Habitat:

On the leaf of an unknown ornamental on the porch.

Notes:

Placemark slightly off-position.

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