Monthly Archives: August 2005
Susan, Meet Bug
Any Entomologists out there? Never seen this insect before. The Black-Eyed Susan is probably the most common of all American wildflowers. The characteristic brown, domed center is surrounded by bright yellow ray florets. The state flower of Maryland.
Not So Busy Bee
This bumble bee takes a break on my sundial. Do bees have unions, cause this one sat there for at least 15 minutes as I took pictures of different flowers and insects in the garden. Guess it pays to know somebody on the inside ;)
Friends
2 Germans and a praying mantis. Jessi and Svea are exchange students from the past year. The praying mantis survives by using camouflage, I don’t think tie-die colors are the best solution for this one! Praying mantis are the only insect that turn from side to side in a full 180-degree angle. Their eyes are sensitive to the slightest movement up to 60 feet away. These 2 German students exhibited similar techniques when cute boys would walk pass. Nice to see we are still learning from Mother Nature.