With the heat come the insects. Among the many moths flying last night were the Hickory Tussock and Small Phoenix.
What I'm assuming to be a Golden Tortoise Beetle rested on a leaf.
Aphids sucked sap from Curly Dock and Lady Bird Beetles fed on the Aphids.
A bright red Spider Mite strolled on a dirt road.
And a European Hornet (Vespa crabro) was airborne. These rather imposing looking wasps were introduced in New York 150 years ago. There may be 200 - 400 workers in a nest, they are active both day and night and may be attracted to lights!
John
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| Dock, Aphids and Lady Bird Beetle |
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| Hickory Tussock moth |
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| Small Phoenix moth |
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| Golden Tortoise Beetle |
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| Spider Mite |
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| European Hornet |
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