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One of the smallest animals to be seen in Chester Zoo. Not in an exhibit but flying free of bouderies.
You never know what you are going to get when you go to my stream. Might be a macro shot of flowers or bugs, might be a 50 year old man crawling on the floor naked, might be a mountain, might be a mandala made out of body parts........ You just never know. Maybe I need to pick a genre. :)
To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance.
~Buddha
'Queen of the Night' (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) cactus family plants originate in South American rainforests and bloom once a year, each flower for about eight hours. Pollination is effected by gypsy moths (and other insects) seeking nectar by clambering over the multi-lobed stigma and anthers suitably positioned for contact. This occurs in almost total darkness hence the enticing and effusive perfume of the flowers
Not much out there for these little lovelies but the bells are appearing on the pieris so maybe I'll see one soon. Have a great day ;o)
Insect doing its thing in a tiger lily for the Looking Close... On Friday challenge, Flora & Fauna in vertical photo.
Happy Friday!