Stunning Moth

 What an unusual and striking presentation this beautiful moth has:

I've never seen one before, but happened upon it whilst looking to see if my crab spider's story had more to add. I was lucky enough to identify it using Google lens, probably because it's so distinctive - it's the pink-striped oakworm moth (Anisota virginiensis).

It looks like a tiny, fluffy little chick with transparent wings attached. From what I've read, this one appears to be a male. It was there in the same spot, a few hours later.

Spectacular Color

My native gardens give me so much pleasure - and they are self maintaining.

Crab Spider

I noticed a tinge of orange on my newly emerging milkweed plant, so stopped to investigate - it's a crab spider, who seems to have taken up house.

I think it's working to trap insects inside the leaf depths with its sticky silk. An ant has come to investigate, but it may be his last exploration.

Unexpected Intrigue

Whilst photographing aquatic plants in a tray of water on my deck, I became aware of an intriguing pattern of lines in the reflection. It turned out to be from the open louvers of the pergola above me - quite a nice effect!