- MaryBeth Hinrichs
- Black Cherry protection
- Color
Thatching ants are attracted to young black cherry leaves in the spring by extra nectar. They protect those same leaves by removing and killing off young tent caterpillars before the caterpillars eat the leaves.
- Collections: Botanical Art, Ecology, Entomology
About the Artist: MaryBeth Hinrichs x
Experience:
Freelance since 1987; past instructor at Como Zoo and Conservatory
Education:
B.S., Avila University, M.S., Georgetown University
Member:
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators,
American Society of Botanical Artists,
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Children's Book Illustrators Guild of Minnesota
Media:
pen and ink, pencil, color: digital and traditional
See more of MaryBeth's work here: stellariastudio.com