Archive for the 'Insect' Category
Tomato or Tobacco Hornworm
I noticed two of these on a tomato plant of mine, not sure which they are (tobacco or tomato) hornworms. They are general pests to most of the solanacae family (potatos, tomatos, tobacco), though quite pretty. This one below has been parasitized by a tiny wasp. The wasp basically infects the hornworm with it’s larvae […]
Unknown Wasp/Hornet
I went outside today and noticed this rather large yellow jacket looking wasp (roughly 1¼ inchs or 3.125cm). I don’t think this is a yellow jacket because I read that they are usually no more than ¾” in size. Clicking any of the photos will yield a larger image (~2mb).
Satellite Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha satellitia)
I think this is a Satellite Sphinx. if anyone knows otherwise, let me know. Found here in SE Kentucky and it is easily 2.5″ in size. Click photo for larger image (425kb) Cross posted to &
The Culprit
This is the moth which called me out earlier to the porch to see (thus resulting in a lockout). It is a very beautiful Io Moth, whose caterpillar has a pretty nasty sting.
Wild Night
Well tonight we noticed a few moths on our window so me and Elli went outside on the porch to capture a few for our toads and frogs. We have two sets of kittens, one set is outside, one set (the younger) is inside. I had a slight struggle to keep the right set in […]
Weird Glowing Worm
Me and Elli went out for a walk tonight and noticed this glowing worm at the side of the road and decided to bring it home photograph it and see if we could identify it. If anyone knows what this worm is then please let me know 🙂