Backyard Night Critters!

We made an attempt at attracting moths with lights and a sheet in our backyard this week. Being in the city, we didn't get the diversity of species as we've had at the farm, however, we were pleased with the finds! Moths were not the only critters attracted to the light!

Bilobed Looper Moth

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Isabella Tiger Moth. This is the adult of the Wooly Bear caterpillar!

Northern Yellow Sac Spider

Red-streaked Mompha Moth

Saddled Leafhopper

Topiary Grass-veneer

Banded Tussock Moth

Eastern Firefly