Last of the Zinnias

I've left my zinnias in the ground far too long. They are full of weeds and insects, but the butterflies and moths are finally enjoying them, thanks to the first entirely sunny day in weeks.

The Beetle and the Butterfly

I believe the zinnias in my front yard are on their last legs (er, stems). Critters such as the beetle, underneath, are taking over, while butterflies and moths, above, are scarce this summer.

Something's Eating the Zinnias

Something's eating the zinnias! Earwig? Cutworm? Anybody got an idea?

I went in search of butterflies and found this little creature instead!

Hummingbird

One of my sons spotted this hummingbird in our zinnias and got his camera. So here it is...for Camera Critters Sunday!
To see more cute critters, head on over to HERE.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Camera Critters)

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies are loving our zinnias this summer. The butterflies are either black and blue or yellow and black. The yellow version is Selma's official butterfly.
What other critters have been especially photographed today?
Take a look at the Camera Critters Meme HERE.

Zinnia

It's late summer. It's hot. It's humid, and the giant zinnias love it!

Florals and Stripes

Florals and stripes complement each other at this downtown Selma intersection. The building with the striped awning is a jewelry store, while the flower bed is one of many along Broad Street.