Critters in North and East Lambton!

It's always helpful when a species' name reflects its appearance! This dragonfly is a Dot-tailed Whiteface! (yellow dot on the abdomen (tail end) and a white face!)

Green Darner female laying eggs on plants under the water.

Video of Green Darner laying eggs.

Blue Dasher, male

Lilypad Clubtail

The exuviae (exoskeleton) of a dragonfly nymph is hanging on a plant in the centre of the photo. Dragonflies start their lives under water. After spending up to 4 years in the aquatic environment, they will crawl out of the water and shed their skin. Once the wings are dry, they will fly away, looking for food and eventually a mate.

Monarch butterfly on Common Milkweed.

Monarch caterpillar on Butterfly Milkweed, one of 11 larva we found!

Camouflage is an important defense in survival! A Mottled Sand Grasshopper blends in perfectly with its sandy surroundings!

One of my favourite butterflies, a Coral Hairstreak. I often see them on Orange Butterflyweed.

I noticed the striped legs matched the stripes in the antennae on the Coral Hairstreak. A friend then pointed out the leg stripes resemble Pippi Longstocking's, stockings!

Delaware Skipper getting minerals from the mud.

Tawny Emperor, warming in the morning sun.

Common Yellowthroat male. I'm sure there was a nest nearby which is usually on or near the ground and supported by sedges, grasses, reeds, cattails, or other low plants!

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Yellowthroat/lifehistory