Baby pine cone
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This caught my eye in the driveway. A baby pine cone must have blown off in yesterday’s wind.
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It was about 15 mm (1/2″). So pretty.
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Closer yet.
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I wonder how far this fluffy down feather got blown yesterday?
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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.