Tim, yes it could be raining 2 miles from my house and not a drop here. I got soaked while biking last weekend, coming home through Bolingbrook, but not a drop in my yard. I have been keeping my daylilies well watered but I appreciate the advise and will be sure that one stays hydrated.
Sue, more than anything, I think it looks like some weird kind of insect with it's mouth open (in the 2nd photo)!