This week is dedicated to the Pearly Wood-Nymph! Like its close cousin, the Beautiful Wood-Nymph, these nocturnal moths are members of the genus Eudryas and can be seen in flight at Murphys Point between June and August. Curiously, both have evolved protective camouflage that gives adult specimens the appearance of bird droppings! Like the vast majority of winged insects, moths develop from their larval stage (in this case a caterpillar) into winged adults through metamorphosis. Murphys Point hosts a number of flowering plants for Pearly Wood-Nymph caterpillars to feed on, such as Virginia Creeper and Evening Primrose, to gain enough strength in order to go through metamorphosis. So, Murphys Point is a great place to start looking for moths. In fact, since 2015 almost 800 species- including the Pearly Wood-Nymph- have been added to the park’s moth list thanks to our Biologist, Mark Read.
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MINE TOURS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Yes…there will be Silver Queen Mine Tours this summer!The park is planning to have guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10am. Sundays will feature the regular Open House at the mine (10am to noon). The first tour will be Canada Day (July 1).Registration for all guided tours will open Monday, June 27. Space is limited so you must pre-register at the gatehouse or call 613-267-5060. Registration is not required for the open houses.ALSO!Evening Programs will be Saturday nights, starting in July. The time will change based on our daylight hours.Snake Talks will be every day at 2pm outside the visitor centre, starting Canada Day.Exploration stations, prop tables, and Kids programs will be advertised the week of on our program boards.Stay tuned for a great summer!For the latest information on COVID-19 precautions and available amenities at Murphys Point (services, facilities, attractions) during the 2022 season, be sure to check https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint.
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