Visitors

Welcome, Tiny Treasures!

Step into our garden and discover a bustling metropolis of minuscule marvels! From dainty butterflies fluttering on the breeze to devious predator spider and lizards, every nook and cranny is alive with the charm of our tiny visitors. Whether you're captivated by the aerial acrobatics of hummingbirds or the whimsical dance of butterflies, there's always something delightful to behold in our enchanting ecosystem. So, grab your magnifying glass, embrace your inner explorer, and let's embark on a journey to uncover the hidden wonders of our garden's small but mighty residents!

TW: There will be pictures of spiders, wasps, and reptiles!

Dione vanillae - Gulf Fritillary

The most visible visitor to the garden, as a pleathora were attracted by the zinneas

Papilio glaucus - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

One of my favorite butterflies.

Leptoglossus phyllopus - Eastern Leaf-footed Bug

These guys absolutesly loved, un, having relations on the sunflowers at the end of the growing season.

Praying Mantis Argiope aurantia - Yellow Garden Spider

The saga of Porch Mantis and Porch Spider was one that lasted well into the fall of 2023. They both lived in harmony, preying on smaller insects, but seemingly never bothering each other. Unfortunately, the end of the story occurred with Porch Spider's passing of natural causes in the winter. I could never get a good enough picture of Porch Mantis to identify her species.

Bombus pensylvanicus - American Bumble Bee

One of the main reasons I started this garden. I love the bumble bees.

Scolia dubia - Blue-winged wasp

These beauties loved the little white flowers of the late boneset.

Jumping Spider

There are so many species of jumping spider that I can't figure out what this one belongs to. It was half the size of my pinky nail and as curious about me as I was about it.

Anolis carolinensis - Green anole

Look at this cheeky gentleman sunning on a milkweed plant. I don't know if this is a gentleman, actually, but I like him.

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