It's like we moved down to South Texas since the "cold front" came in a few days ago...the one that didn't cool us off at all (but gave us higher humidity and didn't give us any more rain)! I've been seeing a Zebra Longwing for a couple of days, but didn't get any chance for a pic until today. Then, a little later....a Julia also! Wow, haven't seen these in a long time! Also, there's skipper caterpillars on my native mallows...looks like Texas Powdered Skipper!
The first of the Giant Swallowtail chrysalises I raised emerged yesterday. My kitty noticed it just before I did and I had to go get the container quick! Darn, it already lost a tail! Today, a second one emerged, also noticed by the sharp-eyed feline as I carried the container outside. Kitty is probably convinced now that this is going to happen every day!
Black Swallowtail on Vitex today.
I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad
