Sunday Snapshot

This weird insect recently showed up at our house. I work with an entomologist, so I was able to find out that it was a mantid fly, also known as a "Lacewing". This one had just emerged, and was not quite "dry". Apparently, they use those spiny, modified front legs that look a bit like claws to catch prey, (other small insects, as the lacewing is less than one inch in length). Very interesting..........

Sunday Snapshot

I know the dandelion is the arch nemesis of gardeners everywhere, but what kid doesn't love to blow the tufted seeds from a perfectly formed seed head? Ahhh.....summer!