Tag: Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
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Five Colorful Insects: What’s That?
Leonard Weber July 10, 2024 Summer time in Eliza Howell Park, when wildflowers are in bloom, is a wonderful time for insect watching. Attention is often – and understandably – focused on the attractive butterflies that can be seen, but there are other colorful insects that are present as well. Here are five that tend…
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Goldenrod Soldier Beetle: Abundant in August
Leonard Weber August 20, 2023 While insect watching in the Eliza Howell Park wildflower field recently, I have been impressed by the presence of a large number of Goldenrod Soldier Beetles. Given the name of the beetle, it is no surprise to find them nectaring on the goldenrods that are just starting to bloom. What…
Eliza Howell Nature Walk 