Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Big beetle

A brown thrasher came to breakfast and a chickadee switched over to suet when the seed feeder was occupied. 

While pointing out the invasive plant I wanted removed, I saw a large black beetle.  I brought it back to the patio despite its attempts to pinch its way out of my hand.  But I hesitated to bring it indoors so I released it in the mulch while I grabbed the camera.  Too late.  Instead I saw a black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, pretending to be a wasp. 

After dark, I admired the not-yet-full moon, though clouds tried to veil it.  




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