Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Fern Appreciation

I was trying to capture the otherworldliness of our unfurled ferns, when I noticed this beautiful crane fly enjoying them too! I suspect it's the common Tipula species, found throughout the world.  This fern looks as if it's covered in vernix.


The fern fronds look so ... convoluted, and hairy, very unlike what they turn out to be.


The tight coils are fascinating!


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