21 August 2015
Bumble bee on gentian
And on its way out. Can you see any pollen?
13-AUG-2015
European paper wasp (Polistes dominula)
A colourful shot of the non-native paper wasp taking nectar from a jewelweed (Impatiens capensis).
13-AUG-2015
Dragonfly emerging from larval case
This photo by Barry is possibly of a darner species (Aeshnidae)although it is a bit hard to say given the angle. The larva has crawled onto a stalk and the adult is now emerging.(CH)
13-AUG-2015
Emerald spreadwing (Lestes dryas)
A very common spreadwing in this region.
13-AUG-2015
Possibly Megachile latimanus)
Barry photographed this bee on Knapweed. I can't see enough to say what it is, but it could be the leafcutter bee, Megachile latimanus.
13-AUG-2015
Grasshopper sp.
Barry photographed this grasshopper clutching a DSV seed pod, as if perhaps, to stop it from opening and dispersing its seeds!
13-AUG-2015
Possibly Lassioglossum sp.
13-AUG-2015
Mottled tortoise beetle (Deloyala guttata)
Barry took this nice shot of a beautifully patterned little tortoise beetle. The clear bands of the elytra are especially noticeable in this species. Like all the tortoise beetles, the larvae created a fecal shield to protect themselves from predation. (CH)
13-AUG-2015
Yellowjacket (Vespula sp.)
On goldenrod. A nice shot by Barry. I can't see enough to say for sure, but this may be Vespula vidula (CH).
13-AUG-2015
Parasitic wasp (Leucospis affinis), female
Barry took this great shot of a Leucospid wasp on yarrow. This is a female... you can see her ovipositor folded along her back.(CH)
13-AUG-2015
Backyard Garden of the Fletcher Wildlife Garden Aug 2015
Barry took this interesting view of the Backyard Garden component of the Fletcher garden. We don't often stand at the back and look to the centre when we take photos back there.
13-AUG-2015
Bombus sp. possibly B. rufocinctus
