Posts Tagged: benicia
The Flora and the Fauna at the Old State Capitol
Erected in 1852, this historic building was ostensibly intended for Benicia City Hall. Offered as...
A Western tiger swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) spreads its wings on the grounds of the Benicia State Capitol. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Gulf Fritilliary (Agraulis vanillae) nectars on lantana on the grounds of the Benicia State Capitol. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A pomegranate tree with double-blossoms graces the grounds of the Benicia State Capitol and draws honey bees and other insects. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The Benicia City Hall building was built in 1852, and served as the state capitol from Feb. 4, 1853 to Feb. 25, 1854. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Valentine's Day: Looking for a Suitor?
On Valentine's Day, it's inaccurate to say that "everything is coming up roses." Not...
A jumping spider sunning itself. Another jumping spider is below. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Stare-down. A jumping spider stares at the camera while another jumper spider (blur) moves below. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Going Native
Honey bees aren't the only bees out foraging. We saw our first native bee of the season on Jan. 25...
Female sweat bee, Halictus rubicundus, foraging Jan. 25 at the Benicia Capitol State Park. Note the tiny wasp, which appears to be a bethylid.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The head of the sweat bee,Halictus rubicundus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The female sweat bee, Halictus rubicundus, prepars for take-off. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Flowering Jade Draws Some Pollinators
It's not spring yet, but don't tell that to the pollinators at the Benicia Capitol State Historic...
European syrphid fly forages on jade at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. This is a Eristalinus aenus.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A honey bee foraging on jade at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Quick! Find the Damselfly!
Quick! Find the damselfly! This damselfly (below) is so camouflaged that it's difficult to...
This female damselfly, Argia vivida, can barely be distinguished from the twig she's resting on. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)