The unique Blood Lily has a background that may surprise you. This remarkable species actually lists as a member of the Amaryllis family, and ranks as the most widely spread species of their family. Because of their unique appearance, they make beautiful ornamental plants. Indigenous People have used the plant in native medicines which, however, actually can be […]
Jewel Caterpillar
The Jewel Caterpillar of the Dalceridae family is the incredibly beautiful and translucent larval stage of the Acraga coa, a fuzzy orange moth native to Mexico, Costa Rica and other Caribbean islands. Scientists know very little about both the species and its adult counterpart. The brilliant color of the spiny protuberances in contrast to the virtually transparent body serve […]
Texas Bluebonnet
The Texas Bluebonnet is a species of very hardy winter annual wildflower. This plant is endemic to a narrow range, primarily within the state of Texas, in the United States. It may also be found in smaller numbers in Florida, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The Texas Bluebonnet can commonly be found growing in uncultivated areas, […]
Portuguese Man O War
The Portuguese Man O’ War, or Portuguese Man of War, is a dangerous species of a marine cnidarian. Its numerous tentacles are capable of delivering extremely painful stings. They are often mistaken for the common jellyfish but the Portuguese Man O’ War is actually a siphonophore. Their bodies are comprised of numerous individual zooids ( an […]
Hobo Spider
The Hobo Spider is a member of the spider genus known as funnel web spiders. This term derives from the nature of their constructions. They will build funnel shaped structures of silk to trap their prey. The Hobo Spider waits at the small end for the prey to become trapped. The species is not […]
