This image shows both the top and underside of this Arizona Sister butterfly. It is very much like the California Sister, which has a completely different range. The AZ species a somewhat larger and brighter than the CA one, with slight differences in the underwing pattern. These were photographed in Miller Canyon in southeast Arizona. They were resting on the ground, likely licking the minerals from the earth, a behavior known as "puddling" although there was no water or mud present on this trail. 9/27/19 Judith Sparhawk
This very green grasshopper was out on my patio, enjoying the different plants. When I watered the plants he would hop out of the way, showing me where he was, pausing long enough for me to photograph him. He started out about half an inch long; by this time he was about three times that size. 8/11/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
This female Four-spotted Skimmer dragonfly was photographed at Clinton E. Lee Natural Area in Devon, Alberta, Canada. This was taken several years ago, but hearing that the Canadian border is opening to tourist travel, is making me realize that one of these days I may actually be able to see my grandchildren in Edmonton, after 2 years! Looking at my Canada pics may have to do for now.. 8/10/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
