Fireworks in the Neighborhood

Decorating for the 4th of July

William putting a flag on Grandpa's mailbox.

Yellow Canna

Delta Flower Scarab Beetle

This beetle has distinctive markings and very long rear legs. The name "delta" refers to the triangular pattern on the body, which resembles the Greek letter, Delta
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Pollination Dance

Green Snake

This green snake was well camouflaged and I almost didn't see him.

Assassin Bug

There are nearly 3,000 species of assassin bugs.
This group is characterized by the elongated, narrow head
with the three-segmented beak folded back under the head.

Summer Day

An ant explores the new Shasta Daisy bloom.

Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Thread-waisted Wasp ( Ammophila)

This is an appropriate name for this wasp.
Thread-waisted wasps are prolific caterpillar hunters.