6-15 Venus's Looking Glass, Common St. John's-wort, Milkweed Beetle

6-15 Venus's Looking Glass - so called because of the shape of its seeds - may have either blue or violet flowers.

Common St. John's-wort - one of a dozen St. John's-wort in my field guide - has started its flowering.

A red Milkweed Beetle on an unblemished milkweed leaf made a nice color contrast. John