convergent lady beetle
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Convergent Lady Beetles
Convergent Lady Beetles (Hippodamia convergens) are common throughout North America and I see them often here. They are welcome garden visitors because they eat aphids. The photo above is of a pair in my Texas Mountain Laurel tree, presumably in the process of making new Convergent Lady Beetles. And here’s another one I saw a Continue reading
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New Spring Growth: Texas Mountain Laurel
My little Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) tree was one of the first things I planted here in spring 2023. Until I came to Seguin, I was unfamiliar with this tree, but it is very popular here and elsewhere in central Texas. The progress of this tree has not been straightforward, and when it’s more Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 