We have a large pot filled with curly spearmint, and its flowers are a garden favorite for pollinators. These are a few of the visitors I found.
It’s an Ambush!
You’ve been warned, but for suspense, let’s pretend to be an insect looking for nectar.
Here Come the Bugs
It’s that time of year where bugs are beginning to emerge from wherever it is they hide during the winter.
Another Bug Battle
I’m starting to wonder if I should only blog about the struggles of aphids. They’re so small you’d think they’d only have to worry about larger predators, but no, they have to beware of ladybug larva and tiny spiders (even tinier than last week’s spider).
Ice Plant Life & Macro Mystery #2
A yellow-flowered ice plant (Delosperma nubigenum) is now in bloom in the yard, so it has become a major hub for bees, butterflies, and other insects (and one photographer). Last week's macro mystery will also be revealed below, so here's a spoiler alert if you missed last week's post!
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What’s a Weevil?
Insects and bugs are so numerous that I shouldn't be surprised to keep finding new ones without leaving the backyard. Yesterday, that new bug was a weevil. So, what's a weevil? ...
Out Came the Flies
Flies have a tendency to be annoying, so one way I've found to keep them away is by trying to photograph them. Unfortunately, not even that works all the time. Here's a look at some of the flies I've come across in the past month.VIEW