Happy March!
Despite the terrifying dryness in our area, spring is on the way. Do you remember the March Miracle last year, a few days of wonderful late season rain that made such a huge difference? I'm so hoping for it!! There's a 73% chance of rain on Wednesday, of 0.24", and possibly a few more drops during the following days. NWS forecast discussion has low confidence this will amount to much, though.
I wanted to share a great compilation of our local aphids, with host plant notes: https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/13044-aphids-of-southern-california. I found it because I took a picture of a Convergent Lady Beetle on a California Buckwheat, https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70407687, and discovered the beetle was munching aphids. I googled, and the great iNat list popped up. From now on, a lady beetle sighting will make me inspect the plant more closely.
I don't have any particular March theme in mind, but maybe one of you is chasing something these days we could tackle together?
Stay safe, and be well!!
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