Wandering around Fraser Island, we saw many trees covered in little squiggly lines. At first we thought these designs were the creations of vandals. Our guide, however, explained that they were actually created by moth larvae (Ogmograptis scribula) that are implanted in the trees and then spend the first part of their lives gorging themselves on the tree. Due to these designs, the trees, a type of eucalyptus, are referred to as Scribbly Gum trees.
I also got these cool shots from a scribbly gum tree as well. The sap looks like blood.
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Yes the more you travel the more you see all the wonders. Great shots. I like the nature shots you have. Building, forts, churches and the such are also wonderful but to see nature is a joy.
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And I thought you didn't like abstract art my child! I, on the other hand, love abstract tree squiggles -- you captured them perfectly
ReplyDeleteWho would've thought bugs could be artistic? Love you:)
ReplyDeleteOk, at first I thought Magge had gone to extremes this time to present us with formidable pictures of trees squiggled with some type of goeey paint (who knows what's in her backpack. :) However, I checked out the Scribbly Gum Moth - Family Bucculatricidae, Ogmograptis scribula and it does indeed create those patterns. I am still giving you lots of credit for these great pictures! Well done, my dear. :)
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