Imperial Moth

first we found this catipillar in October then it turned in to a pupa


posting a picture as soon as it hatches.

Leaffooted bug nymphs (juveniles)

The little guys were on the sage plant just hanging out.

Here is a butterfly that just flew in right as I got ready to take a picture of a praying mantis.


And here is the praying mantis

It's another beetle

Here is another Hercules beetle I found at Burke Park.

Hercules Beetle

My dad found at Fort Belvoir, VA. and brought it home for me to study.

Swallowtail Butterfly

Finally got a large beautiful butterfly!