In this image you see two members of the species Phyciodes tharos, the Pearl Crescent Butterfly. They are feeding upon White Prairie Aster … [Read more...] about Pearl Crescent Butterfly on White Prairie Aster
Invertebrates
Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster
Euptoieta claudia, the Variegated Fritillary, is a medium sized butterfly with muted orange and black markings. This specimen is feeding on White … [Read more...] about Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster
Meridian Skipper On Dakota Vervain
The Meridian Skipper, Erynnis meridianus, is unrolling his proboscis in preparation for gathering nectar from the Dakota Vervain flowers he is on. … [Read more...] about Meridian Skipper On Dakota Vervain
The Honeybees are Awake!
The honeybees and other insects have been active since the days have been becoming warmer. They are hungry. The flower being visited by the bee … [Read more...] about The Honeybees are Awake!
Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower
The bumble bee in this picture is Bombus pennsylvanicus and it is collecting nectar from the bloom of Echinacea purpurea. Notice the pollen collected … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee on Eastern Purple Coneflower