Our Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum) is at peak bloom and reminds me of a giant bouquet.
Category: Critters
Tiger Swallowtail on zinnia with video
I really like old-fashioned, bright-colored zinnia blossoms – and so do butterflies. I’ve recently seen several Eastern Tiger Swallowtails (Papilio glaucus) on this particular pink zinnia.
Hummingbird at Royal Catchfly
I like bright red blossoms and so do Ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus coloubris). We are frequently seeing these tiny birds at the Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) blossoms. I wanted to get a photograph, and with camera in hand, I chose this spot to wait and hope.
Buttonbush and Eight-spotted Foresters
Our Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) has been covered with its unique white blooms, and has been the scene of considerable bee and butterfly activity.
Cecropia moth caterpilars to share – again
My cecropia moth experience continues. In May, I reported on the emergence of the third generation of cecropia moths (Hyalophora cecropia). My three moths were all males. However, my friend, Susan had both male and female moths, and an additional male flew from the outside into her open cage to mate with one of the females.
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