Primrose Moths and other Favourites!

My first find of the beautiful Primrose Moth!

The Primrose Moth is a member of the owlet moth family. The larvae feed on primrose plants; adults do not feed. During the day, the adults hide in partially closed flower heads. It looks as if they crash landed head-first into the flowers! 

https://www.mothidentification.com/primrose-moth.htm

I was delighted to find 2 moths on the same Primrose plant in Canatara Park. Since they lay their eggs on Primrose plants, I will be watching this plant for larva!

Monarchs Mating

Harvestman meets Skipper. The butterfly was still safe after I took this photo!

Beautiful Wood-nymph larva found in Canatara Park on Aug. 19

Beautiful Wood-nymph Adult, (Midnight Moth Madness, July 7th.) The multi-coloured appearance of the adult resembles bird droppings which helps it to avoid predators. When found resting on a leaf, the moth is easily overlooked as a pile of excrement!

https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Beautiful-Wood-Nymph-Moth

'X' marks the spot! (Notice the 'X' under the bird.) Looks like the herons have marked their favourite fishing spot!