2019 October 28

 

   Jochen Möhr reports only a single Epirrita autumnata  from Metchosin yesterday morning, October 27.   This morning, 2 Epirrita autumnata and one Orthosia mys.

 

  Layla Munger writes:  I was surprised to see Honey Bees, a Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, and a Painted Lady butterfly. All at Government Gardens, October 27.

 

Painted Lady Vanessa cardui (Lep.: Nymphalidae) Layla Munger

 

Honey Bee Apis mellifera (Hym.: Apidae)  Layla Munger

 

   Jeremy Tatum writes:  There are several species of rough stink bug  Brochymena sp. in the area.  One turned up at my Saanich apartment this morning, and, although I managed to get a close-up photograph, I think I’d better label it just Brochymena sp. until I’m more experienced in separating the species.  But if anyone thinks s/he can identify this one, please let us know.

 

Brochymena sp.  (Hem.: Pentatomidae)  Jeremy Tatum