I came across these two moths in my dogwood bush tonight (in Peterborough suburbs). Some Internet searches helped me identify them as Cecropia moths. They are quite large and were motionless for a long time…I’m no expert but I believe they were mating. Closer inspection of my dogwood bush shows Read more
Browning of the tips of the leaves on Eastern White Cedars is once again very noticeable in the Kawarthas. According to Taylor Scarr, provincial forest entomologist at MNR, the “browning” is the result of coincident attack by several of the cedar leafminers – tiny, native caterpillars (larvae) which eventually become Read more
I saw my first Canadian Tiger Swallowtail of the year today. I also read a report that two Giant Swallowtail butterflies have already been seen in Eastern Ontario (Ted Mosquin). Observer: Drew Monkman
I saw the first fireflies of the year last night. Observer: Kim Clark – Bethany