Double the pleasure

What's even better than one gorgeous little Ailanthus Webworm Moth?  Well, two of them, of course!  Although this small moths can be found throughout the summer months here in our state, they are most abundant in the fall.  This afternoon in my garden, they were plentiful, although not particularly cooperative with the photographer.  That said, when I found these two sharing a stalk of buddleia, I fired a bunch of shots and hoped for the best.  This one will do.  

Although these diurnal moths are not native to the US, they are now considered a naturalized species and are not viewed as invasive.  They are frequently mistaken for beetles due to their small size and overall shape.  In flight, they can resemble wasps. 

My other pick for today is a brilliantly colored candy-striped leafhopper, which I'll put in Extra.

Great lunch today with a long-time friend and Hubs and I are off shortly for a "meet and greet" with one of the congressional candidates for our district.  It's no real secret that the political situation in our country isn't working very well; and I believe that reform will only come through electing different people to represent us in Washington.  So, I'm very interested in hearing what this candidate has to say and looking forward to being able to ask some questions.  

Today was another fantastically warm, sunny day.  As the temps push 80 F, the leaves are falling from the trees quickly.  Seems a strange juxtaposition  to be wearing shorts but seeing fall foliage at its peak.  

Thanks for your wonderful comments on my little flutterby yesterday.  Today, I saw another on (or maybe the same one) in the garden, along with 3 monarchs and two cabbage whites.  

Cheers, people.
Debbi