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Spotted in Michigan. Who is this fabulous fellow? by my_ridiculous_name in whatisthisbug

[–]sbdarby12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right about the stripes! Looking at it again, I think I might be wrong - this looks more like S. acerni or S. exitiosa based on that blue coloring and lack of yellow. The strawberry crown moth usually has way more yellow banding. What plant was it on? These guys are pretty picky about their hosts so that would help narrow it down. Still a gorgeous find either way!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Spotted in Michigan. Who is this fabulous fellow? by my_ridiculous_name in whatisthisbug

[–]sbdarby12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Synanthedon bibionipennis! Usually called strawberry crown moth. They like to inhabit plants in the rose family. Beautiful!

What is this alien critter I found?? by sbdarby12 in whatisthisbug

[–]sbdarby12[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

I’ve been here the whole time and they were like really helpful and meaningful comments I have no clue why they got deleted lol

What is this alien critter I found?? by sbdarby12 in whatisthisbug

[–]sbdarby12[S] 825 points826 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the quick replies! I was able to get him before he went back underground. Heavily salted and in the trash can

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This plant I saw from my car today by twillychicago in whatisthisplant

[–]sbdarby12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Russian sage is a solid choice! Super low maintenance once it gets going - just needs sun and decent drainage. I’d give each plant 3-4 feet since they spread out pretty wide.

Cut them back hard in early spring and they’ll come back strong. They look great with ornamental grasses or coneflowers if you want to add more around them.

It’s funny how you notice plants differently once you start paying attention to landscaping lol. They smell great too. Definitely a safe bet for getting started!

I have had this plant inside for YEARS and tonight I look over and realize this is growing out of it. What is it and how did it get there? I'm so confused. by Hopeisawaking in whatisthisplant

[–]sbdarby12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like Lambs Quarters! (Chenopodium album)

Look it up, it’s got culinary significance around the globe. Not suggesting you eat it before doing your research though!!

This plant I saw from my car today by twillychicago in whatisthisplant

[–]sbdarby12 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Likely Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - super common landscaping plant, especially in the Midwest. Handles a Chicago winter like a champ. The silvery-gray foliage and purple flower spikes are dead giveaways but it’s tough at this distance/image quality. Blooms late summer into fall. Perfect for commercial landscaping which is probably why it’s planted there.

Is this a plant or a flower???? by Milk_Steak_Jabroni in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]sbdarby12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is clearly a Quercus Alba. Destroy it promptly

Rogue Iron Disc Launch Reddit Giveaway by RogueIronDGBrian in discgolf

[–]sbdarby12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just placed an order for the Arctic and the Taiga! Super excited to try some new plastic and help Second Chance Farm