Dragonflies are truly valuable parts of freshwater environments. They spend the longest part of their lifecycle as underwater predators that feed on … [Read more...] about Why I Love Dragonflies
Invertebrates
Common Buckeye Butterfly in Bermuda Grass
Pictured here is an example of the Common Buckeye butterfly, Junonia coenia in the family Nymphalidae. They are named for the large eyespot markings … [Read more...] about Common Buckeye Butterfly in Bermuda Grass
White-lined Sphinx Moth On My Gate
Pictured here is an example of a White-lined Sphinx Moth taken in late April 2017. The gate is weathered western red cedar bolted to a galvanized … [Read more...] about White-lined Sphinx Moth On My Gate
Tree Cholla Flowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Since I have a large Tree Cholla stand in my front yard, I visit it during May each year when it flowers. The images here were taken in 2016 and 2017. … [Read more...] about Tree Cholla Flowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Eastern Tailed-blue on Green Milkweed
I was out photographing wildflowers and found this example of Cupido comyntas nectaring on Green Milkweed. Note that some older references will list … [Read more...] about Eastern Tailed-blue on Green Milkweed