As most of you know, Doug and I enjoy spending afternoons at Ouabache State Park frequently during the warm-weather months. I probably wore you out with dragonfly photos during the weeks that they were thick there. So you may be pleased to know that there's not a single dragonfly among the flying things in this post.
Most of these images are from recent visits to Ouabache. I hope you enjoy them.
Purple Wildflower and a Pollen-Coated Bee
Purple Wildflowers
Monarch Butterflies are so beautiful. I was pleased to have found one today that allowed me several photo opportunities.
I love their polka dots
Now, this last photo wasn't taken at Ouabache. This was a moth that Doug found on our house this evening as he was scraping paint from our shutters in preparation for having them repainted. The moth startled Doug when it emerged from behind the shutter that Doug was scraping.
Zale Lunata Moth
Knowing I wouldn't want to miss a chance for a photo, Doug called me to come and see his discovery.
I'm grateful to the organization, Butterflies and Moths of North America, for their help in identifying the Zale lunata moth.
I'm grateful to the organization, Butterflies and Moths of North America, for their help in identifying the Zale lunata moth.
