It just occurred to me that I haven't seen a single dragonfly this summer. Cicadas have been eerily silent for the first time ever. Come to think about it, where were the fireflies?
Fortunately, there's been an abundance of monarch butterflies visiting my milkweed patch-- more than in previous years.
What a gorgeous post about your splendid summer with dragonflies! You artfully combine science and awe in ways that feed my soul. Your photos are saturated with the beauty of the natural world. I hope to get out there dragonflying with you soon.
What a fantastic month you had! I’m not usually a “bug person” (except for bumblebees), but have been noticing and photographing and learning about more of them lately, and some of them are pretty cool. Like the White-margined Burrowing Bug (Sehirus cinctus), which exhibits brooding behavior—mama bug tends her eggs until they hatch, and then brings the baby bugs food for a few days until they head off to do their own bug stuff. Not a showy bug, but so interesting!
sounds like a great month
It just occurred to me that I haven't seen a single dragonfly this summer. Cicadas have been eerily silent for the first time ever. Come to think about it, where were the fireflies?
Fortunately, there's been an abundance of monarch butterflies visiting my milkweed patch-- more than in previous years.
Head to a wetland on a sunny day and you'll see dragonflies! But yes, the insect apocalypse is upon us.
Lorna,
What a gorgeous post about your splendid summer with dragonflies! You artfully combine science and awe in ways that feed my soul. Your photos are saturated with the beauty of the natural world. I hope to get out there dragonflying with you soon.
Alicia
Aw thanks Alicia! I can't wait to get outside with you soon! I hope your trip went well :)
Beautiful!
What a fantastic month you had! I’m not usually a “bug person” (except for bumblebees), but have been noticing and photographing and learning about more of them lately, and some of them are pretty cool. Like the White-margined Burrowing Bug (Sehirus cinctus), which exhibits brooding behavior—mama bug tends her eggs until they hatch, and then brings the baby bugs food for a few days until they head off to do their own bug stuff. Not a showy bug, but so interesting!