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Insect on flower

Hemiptera, Pentatomidae nymph. Probably Asopinae, Podisus sp.

 

Members of Asopinae, also known as predatory stinkbugs or soldier bugs, are set apart from the other pentatomid subfamilies by the essentially predaceous feeding habits of nymphs (with the exception of first instars) and adults. In addition, they are often observed to feed on plants, a habit that provides them with moisture and perhaps some supplemental nutrients.

Green Tiger Beetle, one of Britain's most spectacular insects. Studio focus stack.

An insect on traversing the dirt ground.

 

Photo by Jeremy T. Dyer, BLM Utah

Spittlebug nymphs - These families are best known for the nymph stage, which produces a cover of frothed-up plant sap resembling spit; the nymphs are therefore commonly known as spittlebugs and their froth as cuckoo spit, frog spit or snake spit. - Wikipedia article.

 

Found this stick insect about 30cm long on the door of my shed

Enoclarus rosmarus, Cleridae. 2716 Dutch Lane, McKean Township, Licking County, Ohio. Gravid female with mites.

Insect in Strasbourg

Thanks to Vlad

Some people call this a Hornet, some a Wasp. Whatever it is, this is a big insect.

a different angle of the jar of capers found in the grocery store today.

Stick insect escapes at Lullingstone Silk Farm, Dorset

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.

I have read reports of northern species of Ranatra having red under the wings. I guess the Ranatra of the world may offer a host of colours.

Stick insect seen in the Serengeti, Tanzania

 

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Mount Tamalpias area, Marin County, California

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"

Damsel Fly, Lake Lorraine, Hillsboro, MO

I'm sure this strange-looking insect is some sort of beetle, but have no idea what kind. It was floating in the water at the houseboat and when I lifted it out, it raised up it's antenna. Then it just sat all day in the sunshine on this piece of cardboard. Sometime during the night, it left. Any ideas???

Camponotus consobrinus. Having collected sticks and stones and carried them to the nest, this decent bit of plant material looks like it might be better fare.

Drone-fly, Holme House Lane, near Booth

This multipede was seen along the pathway to Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand in April 2013.

praying mantis insect

Does anyone know what this is?

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