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Chains breaking up. These I just caught! Only had about 1 minute from the time I realized what I was seeing until it was all over. These insects acually connect into chains. I nearly missed it. The images are just not very crisp but you can see what is going on.
Look at this in the original size to see what is going on.
This hoverfly (Rhingia campestris) is a common insect in woodlands and elsewhere. It has an extraordinary projection on it's face which houses it's long proboscis, with which it can feed from deep tubed flowers like bluebells. This has earned it the nickname of the Heineken Fly - after the advertising slogan "reaches the parts other beers cannot reach"
These paintbrush wildflowers near Cottonwood Creek were besieged by these little insects I've never seen before. Some insects were green, others brown. Any clue on species is appreciated!
I took this photo for Hump Wednesday! Insects found in the garden of the holiday apartment I was staying at in Brisbane.
Insect Factory live at Pyramid Atlantic, Silver Spring MD 30april11. Event curated by DC Sonic Circuits.
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These minute insects, colloquially known as hoppers, are plant feeders that suck plant sap from grass, shrubs, or trees. Their hind legs are modified for jumping, and are covered with hairs that facilitate the spreading of a secretion over their bodies that acts as a water repellent and carrier of pheromones.
Aahhh, Leg d'Ant was indeed tasty, but it sure doesn't compare with the Head!
I'm thinking this would go well as a framed picture in either the kitchen or dining room. What do you think???