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Bulloak Jewel Butterfly

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                                          Lush
                                        Bullock
                                       Butterfly
                                   Second rarest
                              Endangered, extinct
                                     Caterpillars
                                     Ant's parent
                                        Protect
                                         Guide


                                        Wings
                                    Top mauve
                                   Orange veins
                                  Metallic flecks
                         Blue green ~ red rich spots
                                 Striking patterns
                                 Male, pale blue
                                      Female
                                       White

                          Written on: 3/22/2022
   For the Form J - Just Write Me A New Poem Poetry Contest
                     Sponsor: Constance La France
                                    ~~2nd~~    
 
  The Bulloak Jewel Butterfly is Australia's second rarest
   butterfly. The caterpillars are carried to the ant's nest 
   high in the bullock tree by the "goldlock ant." They look
   after them and keep them safe from predators. 
   The ants heard the caterpillars out at night so, 
   they may feed on the bullock leaves. Unless the
   ant is present, the mature butterfly will not lay 
   her eggs.

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Cal Bambi The Word Artist

Date: 7/24/2022 5:27:00 PM

What a beautiful Butterfly - What beautiful words - What a beautiful education - Thank you Debra - Cal Bambi

Anil Deo

Date: 4/6/2022 7:08:00 PM

Wow, such a wonderful education in LUVING COLORS. God bevpraised Lady Poet Debra Brown. A great environmental contribution, too. Shalom shalom dear sister in Christ

Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 7:55:00 PM

Thanks Anil, for your words of encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 4/1/2022 9:19:00 AM

belated congratulations! appreciate the education on this unique species.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2022 9:27:00 AM

back with my congrats. Well done!

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/27/2022 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, Blessings ~ Debra

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/27/2022 7:49:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your well-deserved win in this contest, Debra. Kindest regards

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/27/2022 12:17:00 PM

Thank you, Sotto, Blessings ~ Debra

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/27/2022 5:48:00 AM

Two very interesting insects. I enjoyed the educational part of the work as well as the Ninette. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/27/2022 7:19:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. I enjoyed your comment. As I had a learning experience, we are never too old to learn about anything. I'm happy you enjoyed the poem, Thanks for stopping by. Blessings ~ Debra

Constance La France

Date: 3/26/2022 6:55:00 PM

Debra, congratulations on your win in my Just Write Me A Poem contest, wonderful and I love the image too ~Constance

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/27/2022 7:13:00 AM

Thank you, Constance, for sponsoring this contest. I never would have learned about the Bullock Jewel Butterfly. I'm honored to be chosen alongside so many talented individuals. Again, thank you. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker

Date: 3/26/2022 2:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! A great tale of love and protection of God's creatures. There's hope because the ants and the butterflies have figured it all out ... surely, we humans can ... someday. Always a pleasure to read your fine poetry, Debra. Hugs, Bill

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/26/2022 5:40:00 PM

Thanks Bill, for your encouragement. It was so amazing to see the ants care for the caterpillars, I guess everything has a purpose. Have a good evening. Blessings ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/25/2022 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write/picture. Thanks for adding your nature note at the bottom. Today, be blessed with your win....................

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/26/2022 5:42:00 PM

Hi! Paula, it's so nice to talk to you again. thanks, for taking the time to comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Valsa George

Date: 3/25/2022 5:12:00 AM

This is a fascinating story... Debra ! What wonders are there in nature ! Ants taking care of butterfly eggs ! Amazing ! Thanks for sharing this lovely poem and the information!

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/26/2022 5:46:00 PM

Hi! Valsa, the research was fascinating on this Butterfly. I guess the butterflies can say, "They had their "Aunts" to look after them." Thanks for your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/24/2022 9:52:00 PM

Great painting of Bulloak Jewel Butterfly. Congratulations!

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/26/2022 5:48:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj, for your kind words and comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Ann Peck

Date: 3/24/2022 3:37:00 PM

Dear Debra, your poem is lovely, and what fascinating information it tells. It's so interesting how the ant cares for the butterfly, and she becomes this beautiful creature who won't lay eggs unless the ant is present. Mother Nature's handwork :)

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/24/2022 4:11:00 PM

I agree with you. I was quite impressed on how the ants took care of the caterpillars or how this relationship even became to be. Thank you for your kind words. Have a Blessed evenings ~ Debra

Franci Hoffman

Date: 3/24/2022 1:48:00 PM

Beautiful poetry with stunning imagery. Marvelous take on the poetry form.

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/24/2022 3:58:00 PM

Thank you, Franci, for your kind words and comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/24/2022 6:39:00 AM

Not only wonderful poetry, but a learning aspect for me also, love this, Debra.

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/24/2022 10:02:00 AM

This was a learning aspect for me as well. I learned how valuable all forms of insects are even the ant. Mother nature is quite amazing. Thanks, Harry, for stopping buy and for you your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Silent One

Date: 3/23/2022 3:13:00 PM

Such vivid imagery you did great justice to this form..

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/24/2022 10:03:00 AM

Thank you, for your encouragement. Blessings ~ Debra

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/23/2022 12:12:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem, but first thought it must be American with that green-eyed envy/greed . . . .Aloha!

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/23/2022 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Rico, I enjoyed your comment. Blessings ~ Debra

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/23/2022 4:59:00 AM

Love the contrast of the male to female! Interesting write!

Debra L Brown
Date: 3/23/2022 5:15:00 AM

Hi! Kim, I enjoyed reading about this Butterfly. The photo of the males' body is a pale blue is quite breath taking when I first saw him. Thanks for your comment. Blessing's Debra