2023 September 24
Jeremy Tatum writes: I am having some computer trouble. I’ll be taking the computer in for repair, or else get a new computer tomorrow. There will be some interruption of Invertebrate Alert for a few days while I sort it all out. Keep a look out on this site and I’ll let you know when we are up and running again.
2023 September 23
First full day of Autumn
Jeff Gaskin writes: Yesterday, September 22, there was a Painted Lady at the top of Mount Tolmie right near the Jeffrey Pine.
2023 September 22
Summer ends and Autumn starts at ten minutes before midnight tonight
Aziza Cooper sends pictures of two of three mantids that she saw at Pedder Bay, September 21, and a dragonfly at Aylard Farm, September 22.
European Praying Mantis Mantis religiosa (Mantodea – Mantidae)
Aziza Cooper
European Praying Mantis Mantis religiosa (Mantodea – Mantidae)
Aziza Cooper
Variegated Meadowhawk Sympetrum corruptum (Odo.: Libellulidae) Aziza Cooper
2023 September 21 evening
Jeff Gaskin writes: There were two Painted Ladies at the summit of Christmas Hill this afternoon at 4 p.m. September 21.
2023 September 21 morning
Jochen Möhr sends pictures of moths from his Metchosin home this morning.
Neoalcis californiaria (Lep.: Geometridae) Jochen Möhr
Udea profundalis (Lep.: Crambidae) Jochen Möhr
Tetracis jubararia (Lep.: Geometridae) Jochen Möhr
Tetracis jubararia (Lep.: Geometridae) Jochen Möhr