
American lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis), also known as the American painted lady





















“The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἐχῖνος (ekhinos), meaning “sea urchin“, due to the spiny central disk”

The bees are sluggish as the seasons change.
Easier to capture a photograph as they’re not flitting from flower to flower.





Zinnias are supposed to be easy to grow. I saw these in Columbus Ohio last weekend but maybe next summer I’ll try. They were so vibrant.
