East Side
Turning at the small grotto, I worked my way along the east hillside above the ravine.
This was one I wanted to watch for a moment, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata). Its little antennas were so wiggly. At the end of the seedhead, it stayed only a moment longer. Then it headed back down.
The Trout Lilies had not popped up yet on February 19th. In fact, I was not really surprised because the earliest that I have recorded them previously at the grasslands was March 2nd. So perhaps I should go back soon. And maybe the mystery plant will also reveal itself. 🙂
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Keep looking!
The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know
Great day! I am proud, I did manage to spot the butterfly!!
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That first photo is like ART. Amazing.
I wonder if the cucumber beetle smells or tastes with its antenae? Or it gathers scents to its face if not. Quite active.
Nature sure does make everything into art. 😊
The first photo has many faces. In color it could be a Van Gogh. Love it.
The first photo looks like an old person (could be male or female) with googly eyes, smoking a cigar. 🙂 That beetle sure was busy sniffing everything!
I’m glad you figured out the cigar. I was stumped. 🤣