 |
| "Pink Geranium": photo, acrylics & digital collage. |
Want music?
Click: Jada Monroe, Too Late To Leave.
Unimportant, very small news ...
I confess I haven't spent due time in my little garden. A while back, I stuck the stem of a broken geranium into the soil of a nearby pot. Not very gently, just shoved it in. Geraniums seem to be a very patient lot and put up with errant gardeners? Recently I noticed the stem had grown considerably.
Look how far she has traveled. I think she's aiming to join some red geraniums across the patio.
This is the view from the red geraniums, of the advancing pink geranium. I'm going to double-dip and make today's art in honor of the brave pink geranium. I did warn you that it was Unimportant, very small news, right?
With wings like blades and eyes sharper than any hunter, dragonflies rule the skies as nature’s ultimate mosquito killers. According to Smithsonian Magazine, dragonflies have a hunting success rate of up to 95 percent, making them one of the most skilled predators in the insect world. They can consume between 30 and 100 mosquitoes in a single day, earning them the nickname “mosquito hawks.”
Dragonflies contribute to mosquito control throughout their life cycle. As aquatic nymphs, they prey on mosquito larvae and pupae, sometimes consuming more than 100 larvae in a day. Once they emerge as adults, they continue their mosquito hunt in the air, using their sharp vision and ability to hover and dart to catch prey mid‑flight.
Their presence around ponds, lakes, and marshes provides natural pest control. Beyond mosquitoes, they also feed on flies, gnats, midges, bees, butterflies, and even other dragonflies, making them vital for maintaining ecological balance.
Just because ...
 |
| Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella) |
Tuesday's Smiles ...
Hoping you see all the good things in your day.
No comments:
Post a Comment