19-OCT-2017
European paper wasp (Polistes dominula)
In the next photo you can see a terrific mimic of wasps such as this.
19-OCT-2017
Hover fly (Spilomyia longicornis)
You'd be forgiven for thinking this was a wasp! It has all the markings and colours of one, but this is one of the hover fly wasp mimics, and a superb one at that. Barry photographed this on that same magnetic goldenrod.
19-OCT-2017
Cucumber beetle and Metalmark moth
More insects on the lone flowering goldenrod; in this photo a cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata) and a metalmark moth (Caloreas leucobasis).
19-OCT-2017
Hover fly (Syrphus sp.)
Barry said there was a lone flowering goldenrod which was attracting numerous insects. Here, a hover fly is shown. At this time of year, goldenrods are pretty well over, so finding a flowering one is a bonus for the hungry insects.
17-OCT-2017
Asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis)
17-OCT-2017
Asian ladybeetle pupa (Harmonia axyridis)
10-OCT-2017
Song sparrow
One of several song sparrows enjoying the same shallow pool as the goldfinches, in the Butterfly Meadow.
10-OCT-2017
Spotted Ladybeetle (Coleomegilla maculata)
Seeking the warm sun on the side of the building where the surface reflects the sun`s heat.
10-OCT-2017
chipmunk enjoying his sunflower perch
Just before the red squirrel chased him off.
10-OCT-2017
Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus)
The chipmunk was enjoying the bounty of seeds when he suddenly scampered down the stem and away. A few moments later, the red squirrel in the next photo appeared.
10-OCT-2017
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
This is the fierce little guy who chased away the chipmunk from this sunflower seedhead and then proceeded to gorge on it!
