Moon Across the Valley

Taken while on our afternoon walk.  Long shadows these days -- and only the oaks are still holding leaves.

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Moon Across the Valley

Clouds Moved In

Clear sky most of the day, but clouds moved in quickly late afternoon.  South wind increased to gusty too.  (Neighbor's pasture and newest stock pond taken on our afternoon walk.)

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Clouds Moved In

American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)

American Carrion Beetle
 (Necrophila americana)

Life cycle (BugGuide): Eggs laid singly on/near carrion. Larvae hatch in a few days, feed in or under carcass, and pupate in a nearby soil cell. Adults overwinter.

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American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)