Are you seeing delicate white butterflies fluttering around your garden lately? Chances are, they might be the charming cabbage white butterflies (Pieris rapae) paying you a visit. I had a graceful cabbage white visit my garden and was able to capture some close up images. These beautiful insects are a common sight in many gardens and fields, and their presence can bring a touch of grace and beauty to your outdoor space. Cabbage white butterflies are known for their distinctive white wings with black markings

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The zebra-backed jumping spider, scientifically known as Salticus scenicus, is a species of spider that belongs to the family Salticidae. As the name suggests, this spider has a distinctive appearance with black and white stripes on its back, resembling the pattern of a zebra. Here is some video footage of a zebra-backed jumping spider on a sunflower stem in Portland Oregon. Zebra-backed jumping spiders are relatively small, with females measuring around 5-7 mm in length and males being slightly smaller. They have excellent vision, thanks

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Honeybees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. These tiny creatures play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which is essential for the growth and survival of many crops and wildflowers. Without honeybees, our food supply would be severely impacted, and the natural beauty of our environment would be diminished. One of the primary reasons honeybees are so important is their role in pollination. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen

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My backyard is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. I have planted native trees, ferns, grasses, clover, and flowers to attract birds, squirrels, cotton tail rabbits, chipmunks, butterflies, bees and other insects. I also have a bird fountain that is supplied with fresh water from a drip systems. Here are some images and a short video clip from my backyard....

Today I had a cool visitor in my garden. This interesting bug is a bush cricket or Katydid. They have excellent camouflage. Katydid is an insect that belongs to the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the long-horned grasshoppers. It is a small, green insect with long antennae and large hind legs that allow it to jump long distances. Katydids are found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Katydids are an important part of the ecosystem, as they are a

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