Black Swallowtail Caterpillar on Parsley
One of many on this parsley plant is this beautiful Black Swallowtail caterpillar. I've counted about 8 of them in various sizes munching away on last year's Italian parsley plant…
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees Love the Clover!
My post earlier this year talked about how White Clover is GOOD for your lawn. Apparently, it is good for the honey bees too! They love this white clover. So…
Monarch and the Oak Leaf
This Monarch Butterfly is resting on the leaf of an oak. It seems to like this particular spot to rest at, as I observed this on several occassion during the…
Bee Happy
Bees. For some... it can send them running in the opposite direction. For me, it sends me running in with my camera. My Garden Insectary is a magnet for bees…
Garden Insectary for Butterflies and Bees
The area on the left side of the driveway is quickly becoming overgrow with native vines and perennials. While I would like to manicure it a bit, I am relucant…
Photos from the Garden This Month
I've taken a break from blogging this month to catch up on a few projects at work. With the relentless heat I've found it best to spend time working on…
Garden Insectary Lures More Than Beneficial Insects
Garden insectaries lure more than beneficial insects, they lure photographers. It is a literal smorgasbord for the senses. I couldn't help but stop by this informal insectary in my neighborhood.…
Photographing Butterflies Can Be Challenging
For two days I've tried to capture a decent photo this Swallowtail in my garden. It fluttered around the lemon and orange trees in a frenzy. It just wouldn't stop…
Bumble Bee: 10 Amazing Macro Shots
These are some of my favorite photos from this weekend. This Bumble Bee found the bloom of my Midnight Water Lily intoxicating. She continued to visit the bloom over and…