Wednesday, March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

This is a Giant Airplant 
It is endangered due to Mexican Bromeliad Weevils
And also because of habitat destruction
And illegal collecting by very bad people.

Location: UF DeLuca Preserve 2024 Bioblitz

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/frank/savebromeliads/floridas-bromeliads/Tillandsia-utriculata.html

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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