It’s been an odd spring in many places. All blooming things put on a show here, too. Can’t say about aphids since I went to a distinctly casual, low maintenance approach to my landscaping years ago and just wouldn’t have noticed and don’t have anything that would be all that adversely affected even if there were an infestation.
But, the lightning bugs are just amazing this year, normally not even seen until June, they’ve been out in force since early May, lighting up trees on the edges of fields like Christmas twinkle lights.
Very odd, but beautiful.
Just got back from Arkansas and the fireflies were out. They fascinate me and are simply breathtaking. I live in California so no fireflies here. But I did order 2 sets of led fireflies after I got home for the back yard. Lol