[TN-Butterflies] Some bugs from Polk County

From: "J. Basham" <jbasham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:35:43 -0400

Butterflies are scarce the last few weeks in Polk County, too dry, no nectar. However, there are a few little beauties to be seen.

Here is a Painted Lady on Coneflower

Here's a Snowberry Clearwing taking a siesta on a velvety leaf

Next is a Carolina Satyr (that needs a shave) with a tiny little buddy sitting next to him.

The tiny little buddy is a Yellow-Striped Leafhopper ( Sibovia occatoria )

Last photo is a very strange bug that eats moths, called a Wheel Bug ( Arilus cristatus ). It looks like a miniature Dinosaur

Thanks,

Julius Basham

[TN-Butterflies] Some bugs from Polk County

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