Picture of the day - May 1, 2006

Butterfly Working On An Azalea Blossom

Today's picture shows a beautiful butterfly extracting nectar from an azalea blossom. My brother Junior has spectacular flowering plants, vines and trees growing all over his large yard, so there are always plenty of insects "working" there every spring. The symbiotic relationship between insects and flowers is one of God's most interesting creations. The insects benefit by being able to harvest the plants' sugary nectar, and in return the plants benefit by having their pollen spread to other plants for the purpose of cross-pollination. It's one of nature's true win-win situations! The butterfly in the picture above is working on a large azalea bush (pictured below) that grows in Junior's yard. Azaleas, which are members of the rhododendron family, are available in many varieties and colors. If properly cared for, they can get rather large and provide a sea of color for your landscape. Your local garden center should have several varieties of azaleas for you to choose from, so if you want to add some color to your lawn and garden, pay them a visit and pick up a few!   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles