Another day of photographing found creatures

Today, I found a blue-spotted salamander. As a kid, I remember finding larger salamanders with yellow spots (tiger salamander). It has been a very long time since I have seen that species. In recent years, the blue-spotted salamander is much more common in central Minnesota. I also found an armyworm. They are pests and are over populated in this area, while destroying the plants and trees. I find it important to pay attention to the trends and fall-outs of certain species in the area. These changes occur very often and there are new creatures to be seen every year - some good, some bad. These particular instances are very telling about the ecosystem at large.