Author | Lightnews

texas2pugs

texas2pugs

@texas2pugs.bsky.social

390 followers 210 following 280 posts

Data Architect and sucker for pugs 🐶, coffee, dragonflies, crows, photography, videography, the moon 🌕, Duolingo, Halloween 🎃, moths and nature. Ally 🏳️‍🌈 Camera: Canon EOS 1200D Pronouns: He/Him Sun: Gemini ♊ Moon: Capricorn ♑ Rising: Leo ♌ Enneagram 5

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4h

Coming from you that is a great compliment. Thank you!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 5h

I noticed a few with a different pattern which I learned are the Queen butterflies (Danaus gilippus). Again, the Gregg's Mistflower is one they can't get enough of.

North Texas

#photography #Texas
#butterflies #gardening

Queen butterfly floating on a Gregg's Mistflower during a sunny day in Texas.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you so much for the compliment! 😊

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 17h

We had milkweed in the past and saw so many that year. This year we could not find any nurseries that had it but it is great for them. Very cool that you had it!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

Gregg's Mistflowers are a huge hit this year. They are just loving it. We have asters that are doing well which they like. I have a vitex which is almost done but they have been floating around it. I took a few pictures but they were too dark.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

😍 oh wow!!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

Then we have a friend in common 😊

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

🥰

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

We do too! We try to plant flowers that are native and attract them. That's wonderful and so kind that you have cared for so many!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

😂😂

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

That's amazing!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 18h

Beautiful! I hope they make it safely to you!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 20h

The arrival of the Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) is always an exciting time. They are here, flourishing amongst the flowers. This one is enjoying a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii), a Texas native perennial.

North Texas

#photography #butterflies
#monarchs #Texas

A monarch butterfly clinging to a Gregg's Mistflower. The sun shines bright on its amber colored wings.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 3d

🐝🐝

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 3d

These aromatic asters (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) have been silent all summer long until just days ago when they exploded in blooms. Before word could get out, these honey bees were dancing all over it.

North Texas

#photography #flowers
#bees #Texas #gardening

A Western Honey Bee on an Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium). The aster is in full bloom with light purple petals.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Halloween! 👻💀

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much! 🎃

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4d

Same here. Really all varieties but this one I really like.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4d

😂😂

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 4d

Any trick-or-treaters this Halloween? My Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is offering "treats" to all pollinators out there celebrating the season! 🎃🐝

North Texas

#gardening #salvia
#Texas #Halloween

Two terracotta jack-o'-lanterns smiling next to a Scarlett Sage in a terracotta pot.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 7d

This is beautiful! 😊

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 15d

Exactly. It's great entertainment especially with a cup of coffee.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 19d

So beautiful. 🥰 Thank you for sharing your world.

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 25d

Then by all means, duty calls!

texas2pugs @texas2pugs.bsky.social · 25d

The squirrel while frantically searching "I thought I left my stash here. I was sure of it." 😂🤣