Butterfly Acquaints With Flower

 

Gently brisks petals

sweet aroma sifts upwards

smiling antennae.

(Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay)

The type of flower in the picture is a zinnia with a monarch butterfly nestling into it.

The most important sense to butterflies is their sense of smell. The American Museum of Natural History has some more butterfly faqs that you can discover. Just follow the link below.

https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/butterfly-faq

Asian Hornet

 

Largest ones found yet

faraway land origin

feast on honey bees.

(Pictures & Video from https://agr.wa.gov/hornets)

Washington State Department of Agriculture has videos to show what these Asian (Murder) Hornets are capable of. This dangerous insect was said to have arrived in the U.S. from Japan via cargo on a ship. They have been spotted in Washington State and in Canada. Both nests have been recently eradicated in hopes that they have not spread elsewhere. If you do spot any of these deadly creatures in Washington State or elsewhere, please visit the WSDA website and fill out their report form asap.

Here's a Facebook Video demonstrating how quickly Murder Hornets can eradicate a full honey bee nest in a short amount of time. Take note of the differences in their sizes. This was recorded in Japan. 

https://www.facebook.com/100002723415901/videos/3022769251157159/

Season's Changing

 First yard quench in months

dryness coming to an end

a midnight blackout.

(Image by Pexels from Pixabay)

Vivid Garden Lily

Loose dew-kissed droplets

bright sunrise painted petals

mid fiery blaze.

 

(Image by S. Nagel from Pixabay)

Did You Know?

There are over 90 different species of lilies around the world. Woah!

Are you obsessed with lilies like me? If so, then here are more images for you to enjoy compliments to the North American Lily Society. See the many colors of these beautiful flowers that stand out in any garden.

http://www.lilies.org/culture/types-of-lilies/

Desert

 

Bleached grainy waters

Flow of free form in dryness

almost mirror clouds.

(Image by Uwe Jelting from Pixabay)

Bunny

 

Playful ears lure me

wriggly nose pounces for chase

joyful ball of fur.

(Image by Esi Grünhagen from Pixabay)

Twin Towers

 While the rubble fell

screams echoed past city lines

roaring fire spreads.

(Image by Carrie Hannigan from Pixabay)

Lotus

 

Sacred and graceful

resilient in nature

sprout long over time.

(Image by Rattakarn_ from Pixabay)