Published August 20, 2015 Night Magic. This giant silk moth, Polyphemus, is named for the mythical Cyclops because of their startlingly large eyespots. This confuses predators into thinking […]
Published May 19, 2015 Snake in the grass Unlike the origin of that phrase referring to a poisonous snake this is a totally harmless garter snake exploring my lawn. I […]
Published May 2, 2017 Greenhouse Jungle In addition to the magnificent grounds and gardens of Biltmore in Asheville, there is always something to see in the amazing conservatory. […]
Published July 13, 2015 Sipping skipper Skipper butterflies are named for their habit of moving so fast between flowers they appear to be skipping. I managed to […]