Caterpillars and Moths
We are having a warm fall, and I found two caterpillars late in October. I was excited to find this caterpillar munching on one of our invasive trees, the Chinese tallow. If I… Continue reading
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Possibly Chihuly Could Do It Justice
Dale Chihuly is one of my favorite artists. His glass artworks are often inspired by nature, and they also complement natural settings. When I go to Las Vegas, Nevada, I always go to… Continue reading
Life and Death on a Wildflower
The Brown-eyed Susans are in bloom, and they are busy places in the insect world. This time of year there is so much wildlife moving around, I can barely keep up with editing… Continue reading
Host and Guests – Showy Primrose
Who is out and about in the Showy Primrose flowers? Another great nymph photo on BugGuide.net. This beetle is named for the Stillingia plant it is often found on. More information about it… Continue reading
Sweet Color
Fairweatherpaddler at Home Grown Heaven was asking about the sweet gum tree in my last post. The Arbor Day Foundation tells me that its Latin name is Liquidambar styraciflua, it is native to… Continue reading
Desert Lace
These beautiful patterns are what is left after cactus pads have weathered away, showing their inner structure. I have been trying to find information on how they form and grow, to no avail. … Continue reading
Battered but Still Beautiful
On my walks, I am accompanied by three sheep, a goat, and a dog. One of the sheep is tan-colored, and the others are white. Yesterday afternoon this butterfly kept landing on the… Continue reading
Host and Guest
Every now and then I find some deceased butterflies or parts of butterflies. This is sad, but it does make them easier to identify and photograph! This sadly deceased individual is a Hackberry… Continue reading
One Point through Time – Forest Path
On the last Friday of each month, I take pictures at the same points around the farm, facing in all four directions. Because most of the trees are pines, we don’t see a… Continue reading