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The Main Prairie at Big Hollow

 

Compared to mid July the Main Prairie has entered a lull period in its flower phenology.  The slight haze of yellow in places foreshadow the flowering of several species of goldenrod later in August.

and has

Cirsium discolor patch

 

 

In areas along the woods edge field thistle has started blooming. These areas have become a fixture for nectar foraging insects.

Hemaris thysbe: Hummingbird Clearwing