Yesterday we were able to go and see an Imperial moth that our friend Audra found on a sycamore tree in her yard. I’ve only seen two before this this one, one in 2023 and one in the early 1990s. So it’s quite special in my opinion. This beast when fully “puffed” up will measureContinue reading “Imperial Moth”
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Whitefish Point moths
On the day that we left Whitefish Point going back to Ann Arbor we had a great morning with moths. Here are a few of them. Button slug moth on the left, White-dotted prominent on the right. Blinded sphinx. Azalea sphinx. Polyphemus moth, upper wing view. Polyphemus moth, underwing view. Luna moth, one of myContinue reading “Whitefish Point moths”
Moths at Whitefish Point
The other day we had a delightful morning with moths at our moths lights at Whitefish Point. Here’s a sample of what we had. Celery leaf tier on the left. Pale glyph on the right. Eastern panthea. Horned spanworm on the left. Powder moth on the right. Lettered habrosyne Northern pine looper. Rosy maple moth.Continue reading “Moths at Whitefish Point”
Alexander Springs, Florida
Susan and I are always looking for interesting places to stop and walk looking for birds, plants and insects as we head from one spot to another. Yesterday to stopped at Alexander Springs on our way to see Tom and Kathi in Dunnellon, Florida. Variable dancer (left) and Cyprus clubtail (right) to nice Odonata. BarredContinue reading “Alexander Springs, Florida”
Haw Creek State Park, Florida
We spent a morning here with Roger and Dawn. There’s a wonderful boardwalk with great plants, insects and lizards But our day started at the bathrooms, it was a long drive and frankly there were insects/ Figure-eight Sallow (left) and Lunate Zale (right). These were a nice way to start the day. Spring fishflies addedContinue reading “Haw Creek State Park, Florida”
Longleaf Pine Preserve, Florida
We spent the morning walking the main trail at the Longleaf Pine Preserve in Volusia County, Florida. This trail always has interesting plants and butterflies. But with the current drought we knew that there would be less to be seen. Fourpetel St. John’swort was in prime condition in the parking area. Carolina Satyr (left) andContinue reading “Longleaf Pine Preserve, Florida”
Back in Ann Arbor
Our second full day back in Ann Arbor and it’s time to get out shopping – for suet for the birds! So we’re walking down to Knight’s Market. But, who knows what we’ll find on the way? The best place in town to get suet, and lots of other stuff as well, like Italian sausage-broccoliniContinue reading “Back in Ann Arbor”
It’s caterpillar season
We just got back from Whitefish Point. Where ever we are at this time of year it’s when we end up finding a lot of caterpillars. I’m not saying that we didn’t find a lot during the summer, but there are more now as many species are in their final instar (molts) and are gettingContinue reading “It’s caterpillar season”
Moth night in Paradise
Last night, before the rain came we did a moth night for the Friends of Whitefish Point at Sawmill Creek Park. We had about 25 people show up, some with kids and it was a lot of fun. Typically I take a bunch of pictures while we are telling people what to expect, but lastContinue reading “Moth night in Paradise”
Furstenberg moth night – July
Before we headed north to Whitefish Point we took part in another moth night in Ann Arbor. As always it was nice seeing friends and people who are not yet friends. Besides the organizers who set up sheets and lights (5 of us) there were an additional 35+ people. The evening ran from 9PM untilContinue reading “Furstenberg moth night – July”
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