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Golden Ploy

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

Enjoying the flowering goldenrod along with any number of other insects, this fly looked like a couple of other diners, including yellow jacket and locust borer beetle. Hover fly, Eastern hornet fly, wasp-mimic flower fly — whatever common name it … Continue reading →

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Gold Digger of 2017

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

Rather than drilling into its namesake plant, this Locust borer (Megacyllene robiniae) was digging for goldenrod. Looked like beetle cousin to the yellowjacket.

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The old flower trick

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

Performing their end of summer magic, Goldenrod flowers (perhaps Gray goldenrod, Solidago nemoralis) are transforming bright yellow petals into fluffy white flyaways.

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Come a copper

Posted on October 6, 2013 by

I think this is an American copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas), who’s joined in the goldenrod buffet line by two other insect diners (perhaps a flying ant and some sort of bee?). While its bright orange coloring is eye-catching, its less … Continue reading →

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Striking gold

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Couldn’t help but think of Carl Sagan’s “billions and billions of stars” when taking a closer look at this goldenrod (Solidago), which was growing not far from the cattails. Its yellow rays blazed even brighter against the backdrop of a … Continue reading →

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