Common Eupithecia Moth (Eupithecia miserulata) larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including coneflower, asters, willows, cherry, juniper and clover.
On this date in nature
1971 - Creation of Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick. This park protects coastal habitats and species like the Piping plover (Charadrius melodus), an endangered bird species that nests on the beaches.
1985 - Discovery of Ancient Fossil Forest in Ellesmere Island, Canada. Researchers discovered a fossilized forest dating back millions of years, with species resembling Metasequoia (Dawn redwood), in the High Arctic of Canada, offering insight into ancient ecosystems.