Tag Archives: Buttonbush

08.06.2020 Who’s been eating my buttonbush?

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Promethea Silkmoths is who. After shooting the Swamp Spreadwing at Gauco Pond I went to Branch Bridge Road hoping for dragons or damsels.  But all I got was this chance to photograph Promethea Silkworm moth larvae-Callosamia promethea. This first was … Continue reading →

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08.13.2019 Well, it ain’t exactly Texas

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Steve Gingold

I am always envious of the wide swaths of wildflowers my Texas friends share in their blogs.  Most of the time here in  Western Massachusetts the flowers are in small patches with a few exceptions like Goldenrod or Buttercups. I … Continue reading →

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