This bee was specializing in silky prairie clover (Dalea villosa)
Located at Smith Falls State Park.
I am interested in knowing the species of black slime mold growing next to the mushroom
A female Giant Ichneumon wasp (Megarhyssa macrurus) oviposits into the side of a tree.
I was honored to have this observation selected as observation of the day for June 11, 2020, and again as observation of the week (week of June 21, 2020). It is covered in this blog post: A Trip to Texas Provides a Long Sought Photographic Opportunity - Observation of the Week, 6/21/20.
Needed to crack a window during a woodstove cleanout and accidentally uncovered these larvae. I hope I didn't hurt them.
South facing window
Photo update 22April2020
Photo update 5May2020