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09.18.2020 One of the visitors to our Canada Goldenrod

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

Bronzed Cutworm Moth-Nephelodes minians I guess I am a fan of these, at least in our yard, as their larvae eat grasses so save me some mowing…well, I am sure not much mowing really. But for those who grow grain crops  … Continue reading →

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09.14.2014 Bronzed Cutworm

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

This was just a lucky find in my backyard this afternoon.  I was hanging out with Murphy and noticed this moth sitting on some Boneset in the cool late afternoon air…it is still there several hours later.  I guess a … Continue reading →

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