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Fiddlewood is a delightful fast growing native large shrub or small tree. Small white fragrant flowers are produced throughout the year on hanging axillary and terminal racemes and panicles 20–40 cm (7.9–15.7 in) in length.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citharexylum_spinosum
American beautyberry is native shrub of the Southern United States. The small, light pink to purple or blue tinged flowers bloom in dense, axillary clusters and develop bright, violet to magenta (rarely white) fruits.
www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDe...
Tassel, an inflorescence of male flowers; their anthers release pollen, which is dispersed by wind
The name maize derives from the Spanish form maíz of the Taíno mahis. The name maize is preferred in formal, scientific, and international usage as a common name because it refers specifically to this one grain, unlike corn, which has a complex variety of meanings that vary by context and geographic region. Most countries primarily use the term maize, and the name corn is used mainly in the United States and a handful of other English-speaking countries.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize
Had a great few hours yesterday with a family of little owls, such characters!
Sorry for the poor quality of the photo. I took it from an unstable platform. I'm posting the photo only to illustrate this phenomenon. Please, don't fave.
caldo per tutti!
The larva (caterpillar) has five stages (instars), molting at the end of each instar. Instars last about 3 to 5 days, depending on factors such as temperature and food availability.
The fifth-instar larva. Its length ranges from 2.5 to 4.5 cm (0.98 to 1.77 in).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly
Widow skimmers are predators that prey on other insects such as mosquitoes. They catch their prey using their legs and use their fangs to bring prey into their mouth.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widow_skimmer
Unlike some other species where males guard egg-laying females, Widow Skimmer males leave the female by herself, 'widowing' her as she lays her eggs just under the surface of the water.
www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?ident...
Horace's duskywing, is a species of butterfly found in the United States. The wingspan is 36–49 mm. Adults consume nectar from flowers.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erynnis_horatius
False verbena or porter weed is a perennial herb or shrub growing up to 2 - 2.5 meters tall. Flower attract many species of butterflies.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stachytarpheta_cayennensis
Sugar Mill Gardens, Port Orange, Florida
www.dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org/index.html
Bird Grasshoppers get their names from their habit of flying high and for long distances when disturbed.
www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/1557725
Canon EOS Rebel T6i
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
