Home News Don’t even touch these if you notice them on your plants (and you’ll DEFINITELY see them, I promise). My neighbor had no idea about these, and thank God I told her. I’ll fully explain

Don’t even touch these if you notice them on your plants (and you’ll DEFINITELY see them, I promise). My neighbor had no idea about these, and thank God I told her. I’ll fully explain

News admin1 · October 29, 2025 · Comments off

Recently, I discovered strange black geometric patterns on the leaves in my garden and initially feared they were some alien infestation. To my surprise, these were actually the eggs of the Mourning Cloak butterfly, also known as Nymphalis antiopa. The eggs are laid in clusters, forming intricate black lace-like patterns across the leaves. Each tiny egg is perfectly shaped, creating a geometric design that is both fascinating and delicate. After hatching, small black caterpillars with white spots and spiny bodies emerge. They primarily feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, such as willows, elms, and poplars, rather than garden... Continues…