This handsome green Blister Beetle was crawling through the grass in my backyard. According to the Kaufman guide to insects of North America, "When squeezed adults exude skin blistering irritants in a defensive tactic called reflex bleeding." I did not squeeze this specimen.
Clammy Ground Cherry is in flower. The striking yellow and brown flowers dangle face down. I had to tip this one up to get a picture.
And the tiny tiny flowers of Trailing Pearlwort are open.
John
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| Pearlwort |
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| Blister Beetle |
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| Clammy Ground Cherry |
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