Moths of Distinction: Brown Panopoda Moth
Common Name: Brown Panapoda Moth Scientific Name: Panopoda carneicosta Commonly seen on the collection sheet, this moth has an impressionistic “person sitting in a chair” marking on the dorsal hindwings.
Moths of Distinction: Southern Flannel Moth
Common Name: Southern Flannel Moth Scientific Name: Megalopyge opercularis The caterpillar of this moth is known as the Puss Moth caterpillar. It resembles a fuzzy pierogi or oddly shaped tribble. […]
Moths of Distinction: Baltimore Snout
Common Name:Baltimore Snout Scientific Name: Hypena baltimoralis A commonly seen visitor to the collecting sheet. It’s very distinct shape, colorations, and markings make it stand out in the crowd. Because […]
What’s Blooming Now? April 29, 2019
Feature photo is of Cherries Jubilee cultivar Left to right: Twilite Prairie Blues; Sapphire Spires; Purple Smoke; Solar Flares; Dutch Chocolate Our collection of Bapisia australis (False Indigo) cultivars are […]
What’s Blooming Now? April 6, 2019
Spring natives are starting to flower in our backyard habitat. Currently in bloom or just getting started to bloom are two of my favorites: Columbine and Shooting Star. Feature photo […]
