An unusual spider is identified as Araneus trifolium or the Shamrock Orbweaver. This species can be found in much of Northern North America.
No one in Grayling has seen this big a whitefish before. ADFG lists state record for broad whitefish as 11 lbs. This one weighed in at 15 lbs!
This pink larvae will grow into a sawfly, which are common across Alaska although not often noticed.
Two flying insects and two spiders observed in Grayling are not unexpected in the area, but had not been recognized before.
Delphiniums (Delphinium glaucum) are still growing late in to the season.
Infestation of an unknown species of caterpillar.
Never seen before in area.