** It’s that time of year when unexpected bird visitors can
start to appear with post-breeding dispersal and seasonal weather systems
getting them off course. Some surprise visitors have already appeared in parts
of NS and PEI; so keep an eye out for some unexpected visitors.
** Peter and June Scribner came across a CRAB SPIDER on a
garden plant that had captured a BEE (abeille), somewhat larger prey than the
spider. They got a photo of the predator and prey in action.
** A second BLACK-AND-YELLOW ARGIOPE SPIDER
{Argiope aurantia) noted. Wendy Sullivan got a photo of one on Monday
near her Woods Beach cottage.
** Brian Stone shares 3 dragonfly species he had not
encountered before: the striking blue SLATY SKIMMER, BLACK-SHOULDERED SPINYLEG,
and BAND-WINGED MEADOWHAWK dragonflies.
** Along the frequently got reported day flying moths earlier
was the dark blue-black VIRGINIA CTENUCHA with its colourful orange yellow head
and neck — a relative of this species the YELLOW-COLARED SCAPE MOTH is appearing
now. It looks similar but is smaller, the orange yellow is restricted to the
collar, and the hindwing when seen has near transparent spots in them. Some
photos of one encountered at Escuminiac Point last Saturday are
attached.
Nature Moncton
BAND WINGED MEADOWHAWK DRAGONFLY 01. AUG. 25, 2015. BRIAN STONE
BLACK AND YELLOW ARGIOPE SPIDER.AUG 31, 2015.WENDY SULLIVAN
BLACK SHOULDERED SPINYLEG DRAGONFLY ( FEMALE ) . AUG. 25, 2015. BRIAN STONE
CRAB SPIDER AND PREY.AUG 22, 2015..PETER SCRIBNER
CRAB SPIDER AND PREY.AUG 22, 2015..PETER SCRIBNER
SLATY SKIMMER DRAGONFLY. AUG. 25, 2015. BRIAN STONE
YELLOW-COLLARED SCAPE MOTH.AUG 29, 2015.NELSON POIRIER (3)
YELLOW-COLLARED SCAPE MOTH.AUG 29, 2015.NELSON POIRIER (3)
