I can't wait for spring. That's what I think when I look at my backyard now. Sigh...
Backyard Bug of the Day:
Moth. I have seen moths feeding on flowers, particularly on goldenrods, but I have been a little surprised at how often I have found them on the chrysanthemums. Butterflies are the flashier, more famous Lepidopteran pollinators, but moths do a lot of it, too.
If it wasn't for the chrysanthemums I would be seeing a lot fewer insects in my backyard the last couple of weeks.
Crane fly
This nymph is still hanging around on its flower.
Female mosquito. I can't bring myself to swat them if they are not trying to bite me.
There were no swarming March flies today, but I did find them resting on (or under) leaves all over the backyard. Still no females, though:
I did see a small swarm of these crane flies (possibly winter crane flies), but they tend to land when I get close; that's how I got this shot.
Crane flies were everywhere today.
Arachnid Appreciation:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Six-spotted orb weaver
No comments:
Post a Comment