Cecropia Moth Caterpillar
At this stage, the caterpillar is about 5 inches long. In late summer it will spin a cocoon to pupate through the winter and develop into a beautiful moth next spring. The cecropia is the largest North American moth, with a wingspan of 5-6 inches.
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Magnolia Blossom
The trees are pretty dazzling with these giant blossoms. Stand under the trees in the morning and listen to bees ever about their important business as they travel from flower to flower.
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Text and photos by Kenneth Cockroft
When not directing a baffling array of cameras at a news station in Houston, K Cockroft battles poisonous snakes and creates beauty out of raw nature on their property in Brookshire, Texas.
