California Sister (Adelpha californica) original watercolor painting on 4x6 watercolor paper with deckled edges. A gift for my longest friend in life. This butterfly is native to California and few other western states, found in abundnace in oak woodlands. The usual host plant for larvae are the canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis) and the coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), along with other species of oaks.
Chrysilla acerosa, a jumping spider known for its iridescent colors. This species is native to areas of China, India, & Vietnam. Original watercolor painting on 4x6 watercolor paper with deckled edges. Available for purchase.
Graphium weiskei
Zerynthia cassandra butterfly watercolor painting on 4x6" watercolor paper with deckled edges (SOLD). This species is endemic to Italy. Threatened by habitat destruction, it is under protection by EU Habitats Directive. The caterpillar, like the adult insect, shows warning
aposematic colors to discourage potential predators.
Vanessa atalanta
Idea tambusisiana