Thursday, August 22, 2024

Magnificent Exoskeleton

I find this dragonfly exuvia to be extremely beautiful. The color gradations and markings in mottled browns are exquisite. This is merely a cast off, chitinous exoskeleton that is left behind when the insect molts.


And then I can't help wondering who eats or benefits from this crunchy form?


2 comments:

Lucy Schultz said...

Exuvia would be a good name for a brown striped cat.

Debbie said...

Yes! Sounds kinda snooty and regal, like Zenobia :-)