Right on trail, cold and holding still. Easy to grab and show to kids.

A little wet from being rescued from the swimming pool.

Thanks for the help IDing this thing. I have always liked odd-ball plants, so this one fits fine. It is an eye-catcher and does stink to attract flies as pollinators as can be seen in the pics.

One of many such bees disappearing into holes in the ground.

Non native invasive species.