2021 June 12

 

   It is possible that there may be some disruption in service on and after Monday – I don’t know for how long.  I’ll try to post updates on the situation on bcvibirds, to which some of you may have access.  JT

 

   Jeremy Tatum shows off two caterpillars this morning.   The first, on willow, is a very conspicuous caterpillar – presumably to advertise that it is distasteful to birds.  The second, on Snowberry, is quite the opposite – very difficult to find.  Presumably it is tasty.

 

White Satin Moth Leucoma salicis (Lep.:  Erebidae – Lymantriinae)   Jeremy Tatum

 

Behrensia conchiformis (Lep.: Noctuidae)   Jeremy Tatum

 

   Jeremy adds:   I saw my first Lorquin’s Admiral of the year at my Saanich apartment on June 8, and another at UVic today.