At the end of the summer season, when all the flowers go to seed, we get to see butterflies and moths at the end of their life cycle. Sometimes at that time, we get a closer look at insects that … Continue reading
Tall Phlox and Insects It’s August already, and all the tall phlox blossoms are aging and fading away. But we had a great season for tall phlox this July, and I have enjoyed watching the insects that were drawn to … Continue reading
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The Hummingbird Moth, (Hemaris Diffinis) is one of the most unusual insects that I have ever seen. Although it is not a bird, it flies like one, by flapping its wings in a characteristic bird-like motion. The first time I … Continue reading
