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2012 Transit of Venus - Pre-Show Entertainment

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:11:17 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

This image of the sun was taken by KQED’s very own Media Systems Administrator, AJ Alfieri-Crispin.

Mission Blue Butterfly Caterpillar and Ants

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:54:33 -0700

kqedquest posted a video:

The Mission Blue Butter caterpillar secretes a sweet sticky honeydew which native ants feed on in exchange for protection from predators and parasites. Video: Kevin Dick for Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Mission Blue Butterfly Caterpillar

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:56:41 -0700

kqedquest posted a video:

Lupin Habitat

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:29 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Lupins posses bitter toxins which are passed on to Mission Blue Butterflies, making them unpalatable to predators. The same toxic qualities that make Lupins valuable to Mission Blue Butterflies resulted in the plant being eradicated by ranchers attempting to protect livestock. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Wildlife Ecologist Bill Merkle

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:10:08 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Wildlife Ecologist Bill Merkle shows a picture of the federally endangered Mission Blue Butterfly to the Fire crews at a pre-burn meeting. Photo: KQED QUEST

Mating Mission Blue Butterflies

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:13:22 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

A pair of Mission Blue Butterflies work towards protecting the future of the endangered species. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Mission Blue Butterfly Mating

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:11:35 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Mission Blue Butterflies mating on the lupin host plant. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Mission Blue Butterfly Eggs

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:01 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Mission Blue Butterflies lay their eggs on lupin host plants. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Perscribed Burn in the Marin Headlands

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:10:52 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Prescribed burns were performed in burn boxes to keep the flames contained. Photo: KQED QUEST

Mission Blue Butterfly Caterpillar

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:13:21 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

The larvae of the Mission Blue Butterfly feed on the lupin host plant. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Mission Blue Butterfly Egg

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:38 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Adult Mission Blue Butterflies lay their eggs on lupin host plants. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Fire Crew

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:10:18 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Two members of the Golden Gate National Park fire network enjoy some brief down time between burns. Photo: KQED QUEST

Female Mission Blue Butterfly

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:13:12 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

The upper side of the female Mission Blue Butterfly's wings appear more brown compared to the more blue tinted wings of the males. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Marin Headlands

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:10:59 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

The Marin Headlands, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, represent some of the rare Mission Blue Butterfly habitat. Photo: KQED QUEST

Lupin Growing on a Hillside

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:13:33 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Prime Mission Blue Butterfly habitat. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives.

Lupins Marked in the Marin Headlands

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:11:33 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Blue flags mark Silver Leaf Lupins to keep fire crews from accidentally trampling the Mission Blue Butterfly's host plant. Photo: KQED QUEST

Perscribed Burn in the Marin Headlands

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:11:22 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

Fire crews working at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area keep a very watchful eye on some flames that escaped the burn box. Water pumped by a fire truck was always on hand. Photo: KQED QUEST

Mission Blue Butterfly

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:13 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

The Mission Blue Butterfly is a subspecies of Blue Butterfly. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives

Fire Truck

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:10:30 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

This fire truck pumped water uphill to the fire crews performing the prescribed burns. Photo: KQED QUEST

Mission Blue Butterfly

nobody@flickr.com (kqedquest) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:17 -0700

kqedquest posted a photo:

The adult stage of insects like the Mission Blue Butterfly is referred to at the imago stage. Photo: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Archives