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On fringed loosestrife (Lysimachia), could be same individual as my previous observation, but this observation was made a couple days later

Hung around our house for three days.

From a trail cam

Canada Lynx in Algonquin Park, along Highway 60 on Christmas Day, 2019!

forma aureus

First observed flying around female willow catkins

Altitude approx. 1600 m

Slightly larger than most N. canosaria, more even gray overall with less contrast, and gray setae between eyes.

Note gray reniform spot

Skagit Valley PP, BC

Leucism influenced colour (or lack thereof) ID'd by multiple local birders

With thanks to CS for the tip on how to find these guys!

on willow flower

Giant Stag Beetle, Elk Stag Beetle (Lucanus elaphus) male
UNITED STATES: Alabama, Tuscaloosa Co.
Loop Rd., Tuscaloosa
5.Jul.2019
John C. Abbott JCA#3199

Two plants in gravel of hydro access road on east side of trail.

Bronze Copper male

Captured as part of permitted study. Released unharmed after measurements taken

note the wicked wing coupling mechanism in the third photo

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

May be the first record of this species east of Quebec based on 2015 Wild Species of Canada report.

Pinery PP

Found earlier in the day by Tim Logan.

@stubirdnb Any thoughts on this nicely-marked individual? Am I in the right Genus, at least?

On American Bugleweed

Crawling along a sandy trail, on the lookout bluff trail.

Petroglyphs Prov. Park