It's sooooo COLD! OK so..... just rewind to a nice WARM sunny day ;0)

Reminiscing with a little bit of October's glory to warm our souls.

Photo of Bee & Goldenrod by Carolyn Hietala

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Old Cliche - You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar - Who knew the lowly Fly could be so BEAUTIFUL!

Maybe some flies do have "good taste" after all ;0)

Allergies aside..... enjoy the sweet rich yellows of the Goldenrod. A must in the garden if you love butterflies, bees, moths & more! (click on image to supersize)
Photo by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

An Intimate Look At Its Last Hours - Bumblebee on Goldenrod

This lonely fading Bumblebee has tattered wings.....

and in its weakened state.....

barely is able to cling to.....

the last blossoms of Goldenrod for the season.

Autumn comes with its chilly temperatures and some bees.....

worn out and tired, never get to return to their earthly family. Diligent to the very end. I would like to think that there is a BEE HEAVEN ;0)

Photographs by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Halloween Mask - Made in USA by Mother Nature - The many COMICAL FACES of Papilio glaucus

Oh..... what BIG eyes you have!

Goldenrod..... a nice harmonious color backdrop.

Tulip Poplar is a favorite food of this caterpillar in my backyard.


Giving Pinocchio a run for his money with this face ;0)


I'm shy!

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Hard to believe it transforms into a gorgeous Swallowtail Butterfly.


Such a sweet sad face ;0(


Almost time for metamorphosis.
Will it be a Black or Yellow Swallowtail? Stay tuned for results.

More information on the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Bugguide.net: http://bugguide.net/node/view/491

Photographs by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/