Wood nymph in the wild oregano

This was my challenge, to film and photograph this little guy. A great challenge, without a tripod. They are so quick to flit from flower to flower. I love the fake eyes in many of our insects.
My front lawn is covered in spots with wild oregano. It's lovely to mow it, as the smell wafts through the air.


The video shows more clearly its long proboscis.

Wood nymph from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
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Life History: Males patrol for females with a dipping flight through the vegetation. In late summer, females lay eggs singly on host plant leaves. Caterpillars hatch but do not feed, instead hibernating until spring.

Bugs, bikes, 'n blooms!

From Clematis, to peony, wildflowers, dragonflies, as well as the ubiquitous bikes on the road.

I've risked bug bites to take photos of the world around me. Nature calls me.

We've harvested 26 ticks from pets. Protect yourself out there. It is a very bad year.

May you be a half hour outdoors before the mosquitoes know you are there!

How to protect yourself from bugs.