Eugene Parnell on Nostr: Great article in NYT about fall leaves and leaving them in place. “Many species of ...
Great article in NYT about fall leaves and leaving them in place.
“Many species of moths and butterflies, for instance, rely on the leaf layer to complete their life cycle, Mr. Mizejewski said, as more than 90 percent of moth species attach themselves to leaves and spend the winter in cocoons buried among the foliage. Those moths and butterflies, in turn, are a critical food supply for many birds.” Gift link for anyone interested.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/us/raking-leaves.html?unlocked_article_code=1.30w.w3sp.nFsXBY21tKsV&smid=url-share
“Many species of moths and butterflies, for instance, rely on the leaf layer to complete their life cycle, Mr. Mizejewski said, as more than 90 percent of moth species attach themselves to leaves and spend the winter in cocoons buried among the foliage. Those moths and butterflies, in turn, are a critical food supply for many birds.” Gift link for anyone interested.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/us/raking-leaves.html?unlocked_article_code=1.30w.w3sp.nFsXBY21tKsV&smid=url-share