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My cat thinks I’m pretty swell too! 🤩 #dogmom #catmom #furbabies #animallover #allanimalswelcome #petphotographer #wildlifephotographer #propetpixdotcom (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrI-jLAOxQ/?igshid=16f07bw3cwxs6

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This photo gives us a better look at a spiracle (the holes that it breathes through) and the insect’s small, simple eyes (also called Ocelli), that can detect changes in light intensity, but cannot form an image. Their eyes are much different in caterpillar form than when they’re butterflies. #backyardwildlife #macrophotography #easternblackswallowtail #caterpillar #butterfly #metamorphosis #parsleyplant #animallover #animalphotographer #wildlifephotography #petphotographer #animalsofinsta #animalsofinstagram #photographer #lifeofaphotographer #photooftheday #photographylife #propetpix #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzovV2Jlp5/?igshid=kbgu6xlivmzb

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Before it even emerges from its egg, the very first thing a caterpillar does is eat. It chews its way out of its egg, and then it typically eats the rest of the eggshell. After that, it starts devouring the plant it's standing on. The caterpillar eats until it's literally too big for its body, and then it molts, shedding its too-tight skin, typically eating it afterward, revealing a newer, roomier skin. Eating their molted skin gives the caterpillar a little extra nourishment and also gets rid of evidence that could attract predators. ⁣ And that’s what they’re made to do; eat, poop, and molt. A caterpillar's body is adapted for eating food, turning it into fuel and storing it, to power their metamorphosis. #backyardwildlife #easternblackswallowtail #caterpillar #butterfly #metamorphosis #parsleyplant #animallover #animalphotographer #wildlifephotography #petphotographer #animalsofinsta #animalsofinstagram #photographer #lifeofaphotographer #photooftheday #photographylife #propetpix #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCxHottJJvZ/?igshid=1svyrnlnah059

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Have you ever wondered how caterpillars and butterflies breathe? I’ve never really thought about it, to be honest, but now that I know I find it very interesting. It’s the same for other insects. ⁣ Caterpillar’s don’t have lungs, or a respiratory system, like we do. ⁣ Can you see the shiny black spots along the side of the abdominal segments, above the first orange spot? (Scroll to see one magnified) Those are tiny openings along the sides of their bodies, called Spiracles, that open, using abdominal muscles, when oxygen is needed. Some spiracles are dedicated to taking in oxygen, while others are used to expel carbon dioxide and each spiracle has a trachea that carries oxygen into the caterpillar’s body. . . . . #backyardwildlife #easternblackswallowtail #caterpillar #butterfly #metamorphosis #parsleyplant #animallover #animalphotographer #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #petphotographer #animalsofinsta #animalsofinstagram #photographer #lifeofaphotographer #photooftheday #photographylife #propetpix #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom #ipreview via @preview.app (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqoUY9pxkk/?igshid=1ipnwurh4no55

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Like all insects, caterpillars have 3 main body parts: a head, a thorax and an abdomen. Another distinguishing factor of an insect is 6 hinged legs. Although it may look like there are additional legs along the abdomen, the Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar’s six legs are the skinnier extremities attached to the thorax, that look more like claws. The additional appendages along the abdomen are called “prolegs” and they support and move the length of the caterpillar's abdomen, with the help of small, hook-like suction cups, called crochets, on the end of each one. Since prolegs don't have segments or joints, they're not considered real legs. ⁣ #backyardwildlife #easternblackswallowtail #caterpillar #butterfly #metamorphosis #parsleyplant #animallover #animalphotographer #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #petphotographer #animalsofinsta #animalsofinstagram #photographer #lifeofaphotographer #photooftheday #photographylife #propetpix #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkE3XppYim/?igshid=1jhl3osn7s8g0

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Up close and personal with this colorful Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar. #backyardwildlife #easternblackswallowtail #caterpillar #butterfly #macrophotography #metamorphosis #parsleyplant #animallover #animalphotographer #wildlifephotography #petphotographer #animalsofinsta #animalsofinstagram #photographer #lifeofaphotographer #photooftheday #photographylife #propetpix #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Springfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWWVS6plBm/?igshid=reoid9vmjz57

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Happy 4th of July from Milo and his best friends, Jacob and Gigi! . . . . A little behind the scenes peek - Gigi’s human was on the deck holding their leashes so they would stay put! I would get them all lined up and one of them would get up then the other 2 would follow 🤣 With the magic of post production I moved the flag to fall behind them and voilà! #happyfourthofjuly #independenceday #petphotographer #petphotography #dogsofinstagram #dogs #beagle #sharpei #sharpeimix #beaglemix #pomeranianmix #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #puppylove #animallover #propetpixdotcom #julieannbloniaszphotography (at Sixteen Acres) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPR0Y6pNl5/?igshid=oindjv6xwkry

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Who remembers the little goslings I photographed a few (5 or so) weeks ago?! Here they are now!! #petphotographer #wildlifephotographer #animalphotographer #animallover #furbabyfun #petphotos #featherbabies #babyanimals #growing #gettingbig #growingup #canadiangeese #allanimalswelcome #petsinthepark #furfriends #dailydoseofcute #propetpixdotcom #julieannbloniaszphotography #ipreview via @preview.app (at Springfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB34n-7pGX2/?igshid=1aq6258ffhrn

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A bit abstract with the peek-a-boo photobomb. Picture perfect! #petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CByiAnbpmzl/?igshid=19cgw754xkc8v

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Picture perfect! #petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrW0UVphoG/?igshid=2gngr0ntme52

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Sunflowers are Lola’s favorite flowers…to eat. While she didn’t get a snack this time, she HAS stolen one from a bride’s bouquet before! 🌻🐴#petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqbMFkJeVl/?igshid=9t5friggnp2v

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A sweet moment. #petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqTE3-JJIv/?igshid=14kswmj9qpzyy

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Lola is a natural supermodel. #petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBogGqapNyK/?igshid=xo8e6nkr26dh

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Lola was the first animal, first “anyone”, really, that we saw when we arrived at the venue, and she was so friendly! I just had to take some photos of her! She’s scratching her head, for anyone wondering about the awkward poses. #petphotographer #animallover #petphotos #allanimalswelcome #equinephotography #beautifulhorse #equinelove #equinephoto #horse #horselove #horsephoto #horseoftheday #julieannbloniaszphotography #propetpixdotcom (at Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast Carlisle PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnzasrJGmK/?igshid=pc8xingv5797

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This emerald beauty joined us for dinner on my brother’s deck last night! #green #dragonfly #uninvited #dinnerguest #pleasantsurprise #springinnewengland #dinneronthedeck #animallover #animalphotographer #propetpixdotcom #julieannbloniaszphotography (at Agawam, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMfzASJVdf/?igshid=1iu3qkgt8c67p

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Did you know? Geese are monogamous and mate for life! ⠀⠀ #petphotographer #animallover #furbabyfun #petphotos #featherbabies #babyanimals #allanimalswelcome #petsinthepark #furfriends #dailydoseofcute #propetpixdotcom #julieannbloniaszphotography #ipreview via @preview.app (at Springfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAbd2bpJrjr/?igshid=12dqtnbvdylld