I’m not sure where she was going but I found her upside down on the sidewalk. I did help her get right side up then realize how colorful she was in the sun. Supposedly the males are even more colorful than this one.
Tag: insects
Luna Moth – One of the Largest
Actias luna – one of the largest moths in North America with a wingspan up to 7 inches. With a very short lifespan of only a week or so its always exciting to encounter these moths. This moth looks to be a male which can be distinguished by its feathery antennae. He uses the antennae…
Video: Creepy Cordyceps Infected Moth
Yesterday, after a storm that dropped 3 inches of rain, we hiked through our forest to assess flooding and discovered a Cordyceps fungus infecting a moth, which we left undisturbed.
When a Fly Dresses Like a Bee
Caught this funky little insect hanging out on one of my tomato plants today—turns out it’s a Tiger Bee Fly. Looks like a bee, acts like a fly, and has a wild backstory. Nature’s full of surprises.
Wildlife Encounters: Rescuing a Stranded Visitor
I found this guy on my front door, so I moved him into the garden.