What
European Woolcarder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)Observer
laurajarboeDescription
Hovers mid-air, like a hummingbird.
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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)Observer
laurajarboeDescription
Note absence of swallowtail on left wing, was able to fly, but seemed fidgety while feeding
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Squash Vine Borer (Eichlinia cucurbitae)Observer
laurajarboeDescription
Tried to ID last year, no luck. Hoping for success this year. Have seen feeding on lavender and milkweed. Back legs seem to paddle while feeding.
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White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)Observer
laurajarboeDescription
Anyone recognize this fuzzy caterpillar? Found it crawling on my car mirror when I arrived at work, moved it to a tree.
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Spittlebugs and Froghoppers (Superfamily Cercopoidea)Observer
laurajarboeDescription
Splittlebug also likes the daisies, apparently.