I was out chasing flyers today.

I found many butterflies,

dragon flies,

and wasps.

I am glad I spotted this nest before the wasps spotted me.

I was pleased to see a Hummingbird clearwing/Hemaris thysbe in the mix.

Upon closer inspection, the clearwing was not pleased.

It was being eaten by a Green Lynx Spider/ Peucetia viridans.
This is the exact location I find a “Mama Lynx” every summer.
I hope I can witness the making of the egg sac and the hatching of spiderlings again this year.
Stay tuned for more wings.
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It’s incredible what goes on in our gardens!
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Close inspection is very rewarding!
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Especially when your vision is bad. My camera sees for me sometimes.
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I really want to see a clearwing someday.
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A live one will show up soon here. Got great photos.
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Gorgeous butterflies. The spider too, but….. 😮
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Great finds and great photos.
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It is amazing to see the variety of life in a field of wildflowers.
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