Honeybee on a Coneflower
August 19, 2007
A honeybee pollinates a white coneflower in front of the Bouchon Restaurant in Yountville, California.
Pipevine Swallowtail
April 30, 2007
A pipevine swallowtail nectaring on thistle.
Twilight Duo
April 26, 2007
A chalcedon checkerspot butterfly rests next to a California poppy as the day comes to a close.
Owl’s Clover
April 12, 2007
An owl’s clover flower, Castilleja exserta, growing alongside a trail.
Owl’s Clover
April 12, 2007
An owl’s clover flower, Castilleja exserta, growing alongside a trail.
Owl’s Clover
April 12, 2007
An owl’s clover flower, Castilleja exserta, growing alongside a trail.
Monarch on Milkweed
April 10, 2007
A Monarch butterfly resting on a clump of Asclepias californica.
Pipevine Eggs
April 7, 2007
Finally, after three years of waiting, I have pipevine swallowtail eggs!
Mourning Cloak
March 6, 2007
A mourning cloak butterfly basks in the sun.
Bad News for Insects…
January 24, 2007
This alien-looking structure is actually the digestive organ of a carnivorous plant. How nice.
