Tag: Butterflies and Moths

Return of the Armyworm

A pessimist will say, “Just when you think things cannot get any worse, they will”. Unfortunately, far too many times the cynic is correct and problems compound with resulting destruction and cost. Sometimes it is the self-fulfilling prophesy of a naysayer, and sometimes it is the voice of experience recognizing a deteriorating situation.  In such…Read more

Milkweed, the Monarch’s Favorite

The summer of 2020 is here with its oppressive heat and humidity during much of the daylight hours.  Still there is time in the evening to enjoy the environment and the creatures in it. Chief among the entertaining insects are butterflies, and there are many different species here or passing through on a seasonal basis….Read more