TIGER SWALLOWTAIL

The brown caterpillar is trying to make a chrysalis. It is the larvae of the tiger swallowtail. They are green when still feeding and have amazing eye spots on the thorax. It will develop into a large yellow and black, striped adult swallowtail.


Tiger Swallowtail

TIGER BEETLE

Not all bright green beetles are emerald ash borer. This shiny critter is a type of Tiger Beetle. They eat other insects, are often found in sandy areas, and are fast moving so they can be difficult to capture.

BLACK WITCH MOTH

This huge cutworm moth (6-inch wing span) is called a black witch. They are normally found in Mexico but occasionally a storm front will blow them into Wisconsin. The picture was taken on July 4 by Craig Heilman. He first thought it was a bat. The moth is in great shape considering how far the trip is.

PAVEMENT ANT SWARMS

Pavement ants are originally from Europe. They do commonly nest inside homes. During the last two weeks, I have seen a number of samples of winged (reproductive) ants emerging in homes. This indicates a nest inside. If you cannot find the nest, the use of protein-based ant baits is the best direction to go. For more information on ant control see http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/entobltn.html.


Ant Swarmers

237 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608/262-3227

For more information contact: 
Phil Pellitteri, 608/262-6510
or e-mail Phil Pellitteri.