2019 June 13 evening

 

   Jeff Gaskin writes:  Today, June 13, in Beacon Hill Park I saw at least 10 Western Tiger Swallowtails and 1 Lorquin’s Admiral.

 

   Gordon Hart writes from the Highlands:  Giant sawflies have appeared again on the same blueberry bushes as in previous years. They perch near the top and make short sallies from there, presumably looking for a mate. They appear to have powerful jaws but I can’t find information on what the adults eat. [Good question!  I’m not sure either.  Any ideas, anyone?  Jeremy]. 

 

Trichiosoma triangulum (Hym.: Cimbicidae)  Gordon Hart.

 

   Gordon continues:  On June 11, we saw the first Sphinx perelegans of the year coming to the petunias at sunset. This is earlier than other years and they should continue through July.  I have not obtained a photo yet this year. We still have up to six species of butterfly most days, but not large numbers: Cedar Hairstreak, Cabbage White, Lorquin’s Admiral, Pale and Western Tiger Swallowtails, and on June 10, a Green Comma.