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On Purple loosestrife beside Sheridan Creek

One of two, caught separately

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

Monarch and ?bumblebee species facing off on purple coneflower

Monarch butterfly in mid-flight

5 plus

For the last three years, at this location, the second time you start seeing Black Swallowtails is when the Teasel starts blooming.

Locally common in wetter portions of meadow

I've already seen this species a few times, I just thought this was interesting how they're congregating.

Terra Cotta, ON
Woodland Giant Wolf Spider - Tigrosa aspersa?
A great image for a Mother's Day card, I think.

Peel Region, ON

Butterflies seem to love the trunk of this one tree with a bit of sap oozing out.

A fairly late occurrence of this species

Found in an open marshy area 5-10 metres from low brush.

First found in the Meadows by Mr. Moss. These are probably the start of the second flight (very fresh). If so, there may be quite a few here and elsewhere in Mississauga over the next week.

Over 100 Northern Pearly-eyes sipping secretions on a distressed American Elm, largely defoliated by Gypsy Moth caterpillars.

10-15 individuals on and around Asclepias syriaca.

This big guy landed in my garden right after I planted some parsley. He seemed really interested in the manure I had added.