Baby pine cone

This caught my eye in the driveway. A baby pine cone must have blown off in yesterday’s wind.

It was about 15 mm (1/2″). So pretty.

Closer yet.

I wonder how far this fluffy down feather got blown yesterday?

Leaf beetle (Chrysolina auripennis) was a surprising find today. Host plants for it are Beebalm (Monarda) species and Mountain Mint ( Pycnanthemum tenuifolium).
Keep looking!
Gorgeous beetle. Did gracie like the baby pine cone?
Judy, It was too little even for Gracie LOL. She was actually busy with smells I think.