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Metamorphosis is one of Nature’s most amazing miracles. Beautiful!
Almost metaphysical! Thx
Nature’s gifts! ❤
🙂
Amazing!
It definitely is! 🙂
Great set of shots!
Thanks, Tina. Not quite as detailed as your recent post, but same amazing transformation.
So many butterflies and moths rely on nettles! 🦋🐛
Yes, you can see why nettles are so protective!!!
Wow! Beautiful.
Thanks
One of the benefits of a garden is being able to record miracles like this. You’ve offered up a great series of photos. And speaking of protective, I’m trying to think of a less negative title for a coming nettle post than “When Plants Attack”!