In my job as an insurance agent, I talk to a lot of clients about their homes and yards. As you know, I’m always on the lookout for how to beautify my desert dirt lot. I have great tips on how (and what) to garden. I love hearing and seeing the different creatures Mother Nature nurtures.
Lately I’ve seen more butterflies. Who can forget this beautiful Hummingbird Moth I discovered at Lowe’s?
Hummingbird Moth
Or cute, tiny Fred?
A Lizard in the Hand
Two days ago I drove over to Mom’s for our morning coffee together. There was a rock in the driveway so I avoided it and any potential damage it might cause to my tires. As I exited Ursula (as I’ve affectionately named my car), Mom called me over with a twinge of excitement. “I want to show you something.”
She was watering her flowers and I thought perhaps a new butterfly or petals. Instead, she pointed to the rock and it was then I discovered it was no rock at all, but a stunning green and yellow Scarab beetle!
Scarab Beetle
Scarab in the Shade
Over an inch in length and content to be my model for the next five minutes, it reflected the peeking sun and dulled with the clouds. It’s a sight we’ve not seen in the desert. As I do with all things, I quickly named it. “Lucky”. For he (she? it?) is a wondrous shade of green highlighted with yellow undertones. It was impossible for me to not fall in love with this unique and magnificent creature.
The Scarab is an ancient Egyptian symbol of luck and wealth. It’s not lost on me that this Scarab should also be the color of money. And emeralds. And jade. All of which are considered lucky. All of which, coincidentally, are some of my favorite things in life.
Going beyond myth and legend, I have always been attracted to shades of green. I find them refreshing, soothing, invigorating, and energizing. My Narnia-inspired media room (or, Spar Oom, as it’s also known) is painted a peaceful Mountain Sage color.
The photos above don’t do it justice.
Shiny Scarab (the best photo!)
Look at the intricate detail of his glorious hard wings, large eyes, and all those legs and tendrils! Had I not needed my coffee and then to scoot off to work, I would have stayed for hours watching him. Just watching him as he watched me.
He must have known I had other things to soon steal my attentions, for he began to wander away. But not before I captured a short video of his journey.
Here’s the original video I captured:
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Wow, he is just beautiful! What a wonderful find. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous creature.
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Thanks, Sarah. He really is stunning, yes?
Quite a nice shade of green for him! I didn’t know those beetles were in the Americas.
William, we’re getting all kinds of interesting little creatures around here this summer.
You are so great, as I don’t think I would get close to him/her, as I am terrified of all bugs and poor hubby has to help a lot in the summer as we get crickets in the house and I am literally petrified. Love the color of your mom’s beetle but….. I am a chicken! Hope you are enjoying your labor day weekend!!
Thanks, Winnie. It was a beautiful creature to look at; the photos don’t do it justice. I’m actually a bit surprised I touched it, myself. I’m jealous of your crickets; they are also supposed to be good luck!
Molly,
Thank you for sharing your adventures with the yellow Scarab beetle. Enjoyed seeing the rough and the edited version of your video!
I also learned few things about the beetle itself. I do like greens – Green is my second favorite color. Used to wear it a lot!
Enjoyed my visit,
~Keri
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Thanks for stopping by, Keri. Glad my post was informative as well as entertaining. Please visit again soon!