Can you guess what this is? Plus last week's answer and winner!
October 19, 2020
Monday Nature Mystery
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week's Monday Nature Mystery, Ames Jay!
We had some great guesses! Ames was the first to post the correct answer: Red Milkweed Beetle (Tetraopes tetrophthalmus). These brightly colored beetles are easy to spot on a number of Milkweed species. According to Buckeye Yard and Garden Online: The genus and specific epithet of the beetle describes this unusual feature; both are derived from the Latin for "four eyes." The adults feed on milkweed leaves and the larvae bore into the roots and stems.
Each Monday we’ll post a new photo and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag. Here is this week’s mystery photo:
Be sure to post your answers on our Facebook page @AudubonVA under the Monday Mystery post...do not reply to this email with your guess!
Photo: Eric Nie
Do you know what bird this is? Post your guess (please list both common name and Latin name) on our Facebook page @AudubonVA under Monday Nature Mystery.
