An Orchid with a Witchy Name
I couldn’t end October without posting something referring to Halloween, and I think this Hairy Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa) fits perfectly. There are 25 species of these orchids, and only […]
First Species Documented in Hernando County!
On October 20, 2018, at Chassahowitzka WMA, I photographed an insect that I have never seen before and again on March 20, 2020. Most likely, not the same insect but […]
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen.
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen. We know from the previous article about bog dwelling carnivorous plants, but let’s circle back and ponder this question. Why do […]
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly Venus Flytraps always comes to mind when you first think of carnivorous plants. Once an unsuspected insect triggers those sensitive hairs, its folding lobes with […]
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers There’s nothing like taking a mild walk on the trails and get head bomb by a stink bug and then you realized why they are […]
Spooky Gardens – Dark, Ghostly and Mysterious Plants
Spooky Gardens – Dark, Ghostly and Mysterious Plants by Lilly Browning It’s the time of year when our minds turn to dark, spooky, and mysterious thoughts. Preparing your home for […]
Creepy Critters: Mabel Orchard Orbweaver
I really dislike mosquitoes when I am trying to photograph; it is very annoying, aggravating, and ruins your enjoyment of nature photography. While you’re so focused on shooting your subject, […]
Creepy Critters: Crab Spiders
Crab spiders have a unique body shape and coloration. It’s their front pair of legs that quickly identify them because they are much longer and larger than the rest of […]
Creepy Critters: Warrior Beetle
Nature Photographers, I have a question for you. Have you ever taken a photo that actually brought tears in your eyes? If you have experienced that, I would love to […]
Crawling out of Your Skin
I set out on a mission to find a particular wildflower observed at one specific location, and needless to say, I couldn’t find it. But that didn’t ruin my day. […]
