California Ecosystems - Wrens on the Hazelnuts (original) cox's orange This piece features the Parnassian

This piece features the Parnassian butterfly with the flowers of its caterpillar’s host plant

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and Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) are each both predator and prey in this complex ecosystem

including the state flower - California Poppy and the state grass - Purple Needlegrass

California Ecosystems - Wrens on the Hazelnuts (original) cox's orange This piece features the ParnassianThis work focuses on the ecological relationships in redwood adjacent forest. Pacific Wrens perch on the slender branches of California Hazelnut, singing their complex songs. Woodland Cicadas rasp their abdomens to advertise their presence during the first warm days of summer. Underfoot, Dusky footed Woodrats gather Tan Oak acorns and use Bay Laurel leaves to fumigate their dens. Original watercolor and ink illustration on 300 lb. hot press Arches