We have seen some gorgeous beetles feeding on pollen the past few weeks - adult checkered beetles, dimorphic flower beetles, click beetles and lady bug beetle larvae. Dimorphic flower beetles are cool - males and females have different colours. Click beetles make a clicking sound when you grab or flip them upside down. Don't go … Continue reading “Beetle Fest”
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Armyworms
Western yellowstriped armyworm Large outbreaks of Western yellowstriped armyworm were reported in Enderby, Armstrong and Spallumcheen in 2018. The caterpillars caused a lot of damage to alfalfa, corn, gardens and other crops. Unfortunately, the caterpillars are back again this year. Western yellowstriped armyworm caterpillars are black with pale yellow stripes on the body. The front … Continue reading Armyworms
Bugs N Stuff 