The insect is probably the oleander or polka dot wasp (actually is a moth). Oleander bushes get orange and black caterpillers (that can defoliate the bush quickly) and they pupate into these moths. At least, that's my recollection of the lifecycle. They don't bite or sting but keep the lifecycle going and are very difficult to get rid of on the oleander.
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Originally Posted by Uptown Girl
There are two other critters here I've been curious about.... one is a large black flying insect with white polka dots (honest!)
The other is a bird rather like a blue jay... grey with white bands on it's wings. It perches on the tops of trees and has a lovely, enthusiastic song.
Anyone know what they are?
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