And no I do not get any compensation for the plugs. 🙂
It was pleasant on the morning walk. Looking down, I spied the Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) in our path! When this grass has its florets, it is easy for me to recognize it. 🙂
A small Green Lynx spider (Peucetia viridan) was waiting for a meal at the Texas Thistle! Seldom biting humans, it is venomous and can cause a painful swelling. (Wikipedia) Normally they would rather eat insects. The name alludes to the fact sometimes they chase their prey with speed according to BugGuide.
Next, I didn’t even have to leave the house for this adult Two-lined Spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta)!
While trying to catch it, it flipped upside down. I scooped it up and outside it went to do it thing!
As you all know, sometimes it is hard to get just the right angle of your subject. Of course the wind was not much help either.
Finally, the Checkered White (Pontia protodice) turned just right on the Prairie Bluet for my shot. The larva feeds on plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) and the Caper family (Capparaceae). The Caper family includes Clammyweed (Polanisia)
An early morning visitor was heading fast across our driveway! Truly beautiful brown eyes!
In fact, did I mention she was quick LOL.
So its kinda funny that the box turtle was a visitor today. Why? Because I just got Michael’s book in mail today. It is not a field guide, however it does have a lot of interesting facts in it. A young herpetologist would certainly enjoy soaking up the information 🙂
The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
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Love the tortoise video. Ive noticed lots of critters have beautiful eyes. Beautiful butterfly. Buffalo grass is nice anywhere. Such a bright green spider. Very pretty. Maybe Susan won’t see it.
So wonderful to continue finding box turtles here and there at LBJG! As to the book, did you notice the photo from unit 71 in one of the chapters on field herping?
Michael, I actually did not have time yesterday to read the whole book. However this morning I looked more closely at your photos. Actually some of the wood paths photos, look similar to places I know on the LBJ NG too. Great job! Thanks for spreading the word about the herps!
Love the tortoise video. Ive noticed lots of critters have beautiful eyes. Beautiful butterfly. Buffalo grass is nice anywhere. Such a bright green spider. Very pretty. Maybe Susan won’t see it.
Great box turtle video – they do have lovely eyes. And I really do like the delicate lynx and crab spiders.
Susan, I can’t believe it but so very happy that you like the spiders!
So wonderful to continue finding box turtles here and there at LBJG! As to the book, did you notice the photo from unit 71 in one of the chapters on field herping?
Michael, I actually did not have time yesterday to read the whole book. However this morning I looked more closely at your photos. Actually some of the wood paths photos, look similar to places I know on the LBJ NG too. Great job! Thanks for spreading the word about the herps!
I have baby spittlebug on my Maximilian sunflowers right now!!
Good luck spittlebugs!
Thanks for the FW-NPAT field trips plug!
Happy to do it! Heck, since I am co-leader with Jeff on the 28th, I am hoping we get a nice bunch. The Caddo NG is an awesome place to visit!