I came across a Milkweed plant that was full of Milkweed Tussock Moth and Monarch Caterpillars. Milkweed is a common weed around here. Lately I have been mowing around them and generally letting Milkweed live and propagate, to help some of the insects that depend on this toxic plant.
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Shiny Green
I noticed a lot of green beetles in my flower garden this summer. This beetle is known as the Dogbane Beetle and has been feeding on milkweed.