First Week of June
Adult emerald ash borers begin to emerge around the time that black locust blooms; all eyes are open.Only two non-native butterflies have become widespread in the U.S. and both are flying now: the cabbage white and the European skipper.
Porcupines aren't as destructive in summer, as their diet shifts from bark to include leaves, fruits, and grasses. Basswood leaves are a top choice now.
Deer antlers are growing rapidly - about one-quarter inch a day.
Second Week of June
It's hard to know how to think about eastern newts. They are native, cute, and, in their pre-adolescent red eft stage, they bravely venture onto land. In ponds, however, they eat salamander, toad, and frog larvae by the gazillion.Bitterns frequent dense vegetation and their excellent hearing and loud calls enable them to hear and be heard by possible mates who are far away.
Black flies are among the many insects that are pollinating blueberry flowers. Source; Virginia Barlow
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