Jarrod Erbe Photography

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

Like puzzles? Many of my images are available as jigsaw puzzles in multiple sizes through Fine Art America. Check out Jarrod-erbe.pixels.com.

09/06/2026

Monarch feeding on cup plants.

09/05/2026

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

09/04/2026

One of the best ways to identify a Viceroy is the distinctive black line that crosses the veins on the hindwings, creating a horizontal band that Monarchs lack. Viceroys also tend to have a slightly smaller, more compact appearance, with a darker overall pattern.

This resemblance isn't just coincidental. Viceroys are Batesian mimics, benefiting from their visual similarity to unpalatable Monarchs and Queen butterflies.

09/02/2026

Classic Corvette.

09/01/2026

The delicate purple petals of the Spider Daisy give this flower its distinctive, almost starburst-like appearance. Its long, narrow petals extend outward from a central cluster of reproductive structures, creating the “spider-like” form that gives the plant its common name.

08/30/2026

Morning dew adds a little interest to almost any subject.

08/29/2026

Long-horned bees are important native pollinators, visiting a variety of wildflowers as they collect pollen and nectar.