There ’s a whole universe of tiny genus Funka out there that are just starting to get the attention they merit . They all seem to have such cute names , like ‘ Bitsy Gold ’ , ‘ Corkscrew ’ , ‘ Popo ’ , ‘ Tiny snag ’ , and ‘ Radio Waves ’ . Here ’s one of my favorites from Eve and Per Thyrum ’s collection in Wilmington , Delaware . This one ’s name ‘ Dixie Chickadee ’ . Adorable !
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