3 Observations

On this particular day, the Bee was pollinating on a flower by Heartland’s pond. Interesting fact, male Carpenter Bees can not sting because they do not have stingers. ( http://www.journal-news.net/news/2013/04/the-interesting-life-and-behavior-of-carpenter-bees/ )

This caterpillar was seen on a leaf off a trail around Heartland’s pond and prairie. Seems like he was just sitting there, but was probably feeding. Fun fact, Common Buckeye caterpillars molt four times before they hang to pupate. ( https://butterfly-fun-facts.com/common-buckeye-junonia-coenia/ )

This furry caterpillar was found walking across the trail around Heartland’s pond. Looked like it was moving between food sources. Fun Fact, a generation can be completed in 35-40 days under ideal conditions. It is estimated there are between 1-4 generations created every year. ( http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/leaf/saltmarsh_caterpillar.htm )