I see a few of these strangely marked bugs each summer. Today a few were hanging out in the zinnias. I finally took the time to search for an identity. I present the candy-striped leafhopper. They are not very big, but apparently can be a nuisance in large numbers. There were a couple visiting the zinnias today.
I've tried a number of times over years to get purple coneflower established. All previous attempts have met with failure to keep the plants alive for the year. I stopped at a local nursery to pick up a few items and noted they had multiple great looking plants. I purchased a few and spent time hunting an area where experience now says they might succeed. So far, they appear to be thriving and today gave a dividend with a swallowtail stopping for a visit. Hopefully, I will see them next year and can begin to establish them in the wildflower garden.
It was a big day for swallowtails.
This crab spider was hanging out on the edge of the picnic table.
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