Identifying Large Red and Black Ants?
Are the bugs a bit furry? The red and black ants could be Cow Ants aka Velvet Ant. If so, they are actually wasps and carry a very powerful burning sting. Here is a link that might be helpful: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg344.html
What is This Plant?
This is thunbergia grandiflora, more commonly known as clock vine or blue sky vine. It is a vigorous summertime grower in zone 8b where we live. Ours tumbles across an iron fence then reaches up to grab the branches of an oak tree where it continues until it...