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Eggs on wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata)

Eggs on wafer ash (Ptelea trifoliata)
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
November 2, 2017

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Noctuid eggs, and this isn't necessarily the host plant. Swallowtail eggs are spherical and not ridged, nor are they laid in large masses.

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Host of Swallowtails!

 
Thanks!
It seems really late in the year for butterfly eggs. Is this normal?

 
No, it isn't!
I was just referring to the plant being a noted host for swallows!!! :- )
However, since you all asked, I will state that I feel these are Stinkbug eggs. Here is an external link bcoz Bg dont have any. Dark eggs were not bleached by the Sun…
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/07/stink-bugs-protect-their-eggs-changing-their-color
Thatll heat my water. :- /
EDUCATIONAL & WITH GOOD INTENT.

 
Thanks!
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