October 2, 2010
Insects in the Kingsley Park Bioswale
The bioswale was the site of lotS of insect activity during today's annual arthropod inventory, planned by the Friends group. With asters and goldenrods in full flower, bees and other nectar and pollen-collecting insects were everywhere. Tom Murray gave program participants small vials with which to capture insects, which he then identified and released.
Top photo: Tom talks about an insect with a young participant.
Bottom Photos: Monarch butterfly larva (Danaus plexippus), an adult Monarch, Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens), Striped Garden Caterpillar ( Trichordestra legitima.)
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