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Jun 7, 2016 8:01 PM CST
Name: Brenden Reinhart
Flushing Michigan (Zone 6b)
I do, been living out in the outskirts of Flint Michigan my whole life, and as a kid, I spent 85% of my time, in our field, with all the creepy crawlies, or anything I could catch.

As years go by, I notice trends in species.

I remember there was a single year. Just one year.. when praying mantis were the "top dog" , the field. Then there were a few years when I would be able to easily find walking sticks.

Then I recollect seeing one of those lobster hummingbird things... (which STILL scare the . Out of me!).

And, then, a year with shamrock spiders.
Another year with EXCLUSIVELY garden spiders, which my brothers and I, used to call skull spiders with the resembling markings kn it's back.

No more rambling, I promise!

Maybe not...

As I prepare for my second year in rearing monarchs from egg and caterpillars, I am noticing the dominant "chosen" one this year.. which is....

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It, will be a challenge for them this year, bad roll I suppose..

BUT GETTING TO THE POINT.
Does anyone else ever chime in on these waves by year?

And what was it, or they?

Thank you.


-Brenden
Brenden

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