Rough-leaf Dogwood (Cornus drummondii)
Although the Rough-leaf Dogwood isn't as stately and stunningly beautiful as it's East Texas cousin the Flowering Dogwood, it makes up for it with its unique ability to attract butterflies and other interesting insects, to a broad landing pad that's the perfect spot for viewing the airborne visitors.
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The Eight-spotted Forester, Alypia octomaculata, besides being markedly handsome, is said to be one of the most important pollinators of the Texas Madrone
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| Missing a hindwing? No problem. |
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| Cotinis nitida, commonly known as the Green June beetle. I would say this one is more of a Blue Green June beetle, a striking jewel of a bug (if that is a thing). |
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| This fuzzy little rust colored hairstreak is hard for me to identify. I guess it must be a Juniper Hairstreak but it lacks many of the defining characteristics that I typically see. |
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| Here is another Green June beetle sporting more typical hues. |
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