Insect explosion
The numbers and types of insects have exploded locally, one result of the abundant and well-spaced rainfall this summer. Quite a contrast to last summer.
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Mariposa Dormilona Naranja (Abaeis nicippe)Observ.
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Nectaring on Ericameria laricifolia
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Mariposa Parchecito Naranja (Dymasia dymas)Observ.
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Nectaring on Ericameria laricifolia
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Mariposa Azufre Elegante (Nathalis iole)Observ.
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On Baileya multiradiata flower
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Abeja Melífera Europea (Apis mellifera)Observ.
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On Baileya multiradiata flower
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Insectos Alados (Subclase Pterygota)Observ.
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Locally very common gall on Porophyllum gracile; larva seen here
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But the 'explosion' has been very uneven. Some species are super abundant, while others seem to be nearly absent. Quite a confusion. Maybe all this iNat data will someday give clues as to what's happening.
The American Snout butterflies are having a banner year. The sheer numbers I am seeing of them in southeast Arizona is astronomical.
http://texasento.net/snout.htm
It is noted that "snout population size is positively correlated with the intensity and duration of dry periods immediately preceding drought-terminating rains".
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