Pinesaps, AKA False Beechdrops, are pushing up their tannish-yellow saprophytic flower clusters. Each cluster has from 3 - 10 flowers. Despite being sometimes referred to as False Beechdrops they are found under Pines and Oaks.
And a female Gypsy Moth glued her egg mass to the side of my house. Her usual choice would be a tree trunk. Female Gypsy moths are nearly flightless. The smaller brown males do all the visiting. This species was introduced from Europe in the late 1860's and have become widespread.
John
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| Pinesaps |
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| Gypsy moth and egg mass |
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