Polyester Bee – A Native Bee that Makes Plastic
This afternoon while photographing the tiny golden flowers of Aromatic Sumac I got this shot of a native bee. I didn’t know what they were and asked around. Mike Arduser … Continued
Tick Treatment
Today was “Tick Treatment” Day at the PGT. Every year in early spring I dip all of our outdoor clothing in permethrin to prevent tick and chigger bites. I prefer … Continued
My Favorite Wildflower Nursery
Missouri Wildflower Nursery is my favorite place to get plants so I was honored when they asked to use my picture on the cover of this years catalog. The picture … Continued
Halloween Pennant
Halloween Pennant, Celithemis eponina I found this spectacular dragonfly at the edge of the 5-acre Prairie this afternoon. Halloween Pennants have always been my favorite dragonfly. I love the “Halloween” … Continued
Blue Dasher on a Lily Bud
Blue Dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis Pointing the abdomen strait up like this is called obelisking. Dragonflies do that on hot days like today. The raised abdomen reduces the surface area so … Continued
Eastern Pondhawk
Eastern Pondhawk, Erythemis simplicicollis These are ferocious dragonflies, attacking even each other. I found this female in a draw in the middle of the prairie today.
Blue Dasher
There are wonderful details to be seen when you get up close with a dragonfly face-to-face. This is a Blue Dasher that I photographed yesterday around one of our ponds.Blue … Continued
Dragonfly Sex!
Arrowhead Spiketail, Cordulegaster obliqua I found this attractive couple mating near our house last week. They are in the “wheel” formation which is typical for dragonflies. I’m told by Paul McKenzie … Continued
Blue Dasher Dragonfly
Blue Dasher Dragonfly A Blue Dasher taken at Potter’s Lake this afternoon. The scientific name for this insect is Pachydiplax longipennis. It’s worth noting that “longipennis” means long-winged and not…well you … Continued
Blue Dasher
Blue Dasher It’s amazing what you can find by a small lake if you slow down, poke your head around in the plants and take a careful look. That’s how … Continued