16 Dec 11
Diplacodes bipunctatus in oviposition! Male grasping the females eyes, dipping her end into the rain puddle. Couldn't see the eggs. Flew all around me. Not bothered by me at all it seems. At least three other dragonflies flew by as I observed the ovipositors. Two were in tandem, of a different, bigger species.
Found a mole cricket (family: Gryllotalpidae) in the banana planter two days ago. Weirdest looking creature I've ever seen. Pretty fast too. Bit of trouble to catch. I must have looked pretty silly trying to catch the cricket with huge barbecue tongs. Finally realized I could just scoop it into the jar. Really does look like a cross between a mole and a cricket. Huge muscular forearms used to dig through soil. Died yesterday. Looks like it had a broken leg. I want to keep it and preserve it. (Update: it started to mold :( )
A fuzzy photo of Gryllotalpidae
Continuing to clear weeds in garden bed. Dad cleared more of the corner of the garden. Mortgage lifter tomato not doing so well, no flowers anymore. I think my laid back gardening style isn't very kind to tomato plants. Cantaloupe seeds have sprouted. I started weeding them too, but then realized my mistake! oh well, they are numerous. Also accidentally pulled out another edible plant, dago I think?
Pruned the basil leaves. Stalks are now super thick. So many basil leaves pruned. We started to make pesto, but then dad and ani disappeared. Found them on couch watching Man on a Wire. Finished the pesto myself. Heavy on the pine nuts, but super delicious nonetheless.
Fleet Foxes, my band of the month. Perfect listening for post-gardening relaxation.
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