Walking down our country road I spied something I have never seen before.
Peeking through the grasses in the ditch ...
Shhhhh, it's the elusive and delicate "Lipshade Tossitoutius" - and it's in full bloom! Look at how it uses reflections to blend in with it's surroundings!
I took a photo and went on my way ...
Paying careful attention now.
And look! Not 20 yards further ...
Three more "Lipshades"! Two were still in chrysalis stage!
One in the late stages of bloom!
What a day!!!
Leaving the "Lipshades", my attention was caught by a shade of orange not usually seen in the woods here. I went to investigate, and found ...
A very rare specimen indeed!A "File-Drawer Vandelizeous"!
This one must have escaped from across the street - I've seen them there in the abandoned building! But I never would have expected to see one all the way out here in the woods!
Wow, my day just gets better!
Finally, I have found what I came to see ...
A "hearty foilus".
Tucked there in the grasses.
What a walk I have had!
What treasures I have uncovered!
I can't wait to go out again!
To see "hearty foilus" from around the world, visit Random Hearts - and join us for Guest Heart Thursday!
To see reflections from around the world, visit James at Newtown Area Photo - and join us for Weekend Reflections!
