several males and females mating in small pond in central Columbus

riparian tree in leafout + flowers about to bud

riparian tree

riparian tree

riparian tree

riparian tree
in flower

riparian tree, staminate flowers

riparian tree

urban weed

riparian tree

urban shade tree

Manduca sexta. Ate some of our tomato plants, died when I tried to keep it in a jar with part of a tomato plant.

Manduca sexta. Ate some of our tomato plants, died when I tried to keep it in a jar with part of a tomato plant.

Arilus cristatus. 2"-3". Saw another a week later, also near a home, much smaller.

This is a black & yellow garden spider in our backyard. Since we are in an urban area, this was a pleasant surprise!

June 2012 nest in my backyard