Here are some fun facts from my Upland Naturalist’s studies:
95% of all living creatures on earth are insects. That one was shocking! I had no idea. It sort of puts my level of importance in a new perspective.
Half of all animal species, worldwide, are beetles. They can carry 100 times their weight.
There are 160 species of butterflies and 3000 species of moths in Florida.
The Zebra Long Wing is the state butterfly of Florida.
I’m having a great time learning about upland Florida from the scientist’s point of view. I have studied upland for most of my life from the artist’s, and rancher’s point of view but now I know there is an enormous view that was there, right under my nose. My study of the land started at about eight years old in momma and daddy’s back yard. Little did I know it would guide me for the rest of my life.
Naturalist study is wonderful for country painters......
