Green Orchid Bee (Euglossa dilemma Friese)

Our Queen Anne Palms are flowering, and I like to take a look at the bees pollinating. I saw this green iridescent bee, and thought I was seeing some crazy mutation, but it just ended up being a Green Orchid Bee, which was pretty cool to learn that it was even a thing. I saw …

Catching Critters with My Bare Hands

I was at the beach over the weekend, and walking in about waist high water. I felt something kind of slimy under my foot. I jumped at first, but then went back to see what it was, since it was kind of big. I felt around with my foot until I found it, jumping again. …