Anyone else seeing signs of an early winter?

[BravoXray]

Several years ago I noticed the caterpillars were REALLY fuzzy so a person may think the winter would be harsh. It wasn't. Now, after 2 years of drought, I'm not seeing ANY caterpillars. We are also not seeing hardly any Asian beetles, Japanese beetles, potato bugs, tomato worms, ticks, mosquitoes, etc. Very strange......

I have actually seen three Monarch caterpillars in the last couple of weeks on the milkweeds we have planted around the house and shop. First I've seen them in a few years.

 

[/pine]

Woolly Bear caterpillars are liars...

(they change horses in the middle of the stream...so to speak...)

 

[KilroyJC]

Maple Trees are turning already!

 

[fatjay]

Everything's green and it's nearly 90 degree's every day. I would love to see some cooler temps so I can go work outside without dying.

 

[Hughman]

Supposed to hit 117 today. Early winter?

 

[JasperFrank]

No indication of Fall here in Central Western Oregon. We don't get four seasons anyway. We basically have only two seasons: Dry Summers and Wet Winters, which transition in only two or three weeks depending on the latitude of the Pacific Jet Stream.

 

[Oaktree]

I'm not seeing ANY caterpillars. We are also not seeing hardly any Asian beetles, Japanese beetles, potato bugs, tomato worms, ticks, mosquitoes, etc. Very strange......

It was a bit dry here until a couple months ago, but not really drought. You're right about most insects though...no potato bugs, very few ticks for us either. Mosquitoes & Japanese beetles about the same. Seemed to be fewer bees this year too. Unfortunately, we damaged a bumble bee nest while doing some landscaping this summer. Didn't realize it until it was too late.

 

[ArlyA]

In the field today clearing trails for skiing this winter... These are maples changing color but don't ask me which, we have 6 varieties here.

 

[ArlyA]

Fall comith. (spelling?)

 

[Hay Dude]

We have just cooled off into the upper 60’s-low 70’s. Some leaves beginning to turn and get into my hay. First threat of hurricane next weekend.