Found at Susan B Hambley Nature Center nature trail. It was dark black and not blue as seen in the photo, so dark I almost didn't see it again the nearly black rotted tree.
Found in backyard, right against treeline.
Yellow flower on tall stock. Semi-shade along path.
Dense "hair" surrounding solid, thick stalk. Length 20+ feet
Pair in tree. Eating bugs from perch.
Cicada shell