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The flies visit flowers or bask on leaves, especially in the morning and afternoon. Males are territorial: they chase other insects from a lookout, often a leaf, by flying after them, then return to their post. The flies hibernate in sheltered places, such as bunkers, slurry pits and caves. They often gather there in large groups (Van der Vlies 2005). Males die in winter, only females survive the winter alive. The larvae have been described by Hartley (1961). They live in watery environments with a lot of organic material, both animal and vegetable, and can even develop in manure. They are particularly resistant to low-oxygen conditions; hence the name tenax, meaning "tough". There are even known cases of larvae developing in the rectum of humans.
The Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) is a beautiful butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. Found in parts of Asia, including India and Southeast Asia, it has distinctive markings on its wings, which give it its name.
Color and Pattern: The upper wings of the Peacock Pansy are golden brown with orange, brown, and black markings, including four eye spots on the forewings. The underside of the wings has a more muted brownish appearance, with subtle patterns that help it blend into its environment.
Behavior: The Peacock Pansy is known for its erratic flight and is often seen basking in the sun or flying short distances. Its flight is typically low and slow, making it easier to spot.
Wasps within family Scoliidae are solitary. They are parasitoids of scarab beetle larvae.
I believe this is Scolia dubia.
Around 25 mm body length.
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NB: Not captive, seen on a house door.
Lyramorpha rosea is a true bug with sucking and piercing mouth parts, endemic to this country.
They generally feed upon plants belonging to the orders Rosales and Sapindales.
When released, the defensive chemicals of certain species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin.
15 mm body length
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Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides), native of Central and South America, photographed at the Butterfly Atrium, Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA.
(slightly worse for wear, but wings outspread for the photograph, which is rare.)
Photographing this blue-green mosaic dragonfly in flight was a real challenge. It remained at a constant distance of about 4–6 meters and flew continuously without pausing anywhere. This is a real test for the autofocus—but once the focus is set, it holds the subject with remarkable precision. Patience, technique, and a little luck are the prerequisites for such shots.
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Diese Blaugrüne Mosaikjungfer im Flug zu fotografieren, war eine echte Herausforderung. Sie hielt sich konstant in einer Entfernung von etwa 4–6 Metern auf und flog ununterbrochen, ohne auch nur kurz irgendwo zu verweilen. Das ist eine echte Bewährungsprobe für den Autofokus – aber sobald der Fokus sitzt, hält er das Motiv erstaunlich präzise. Geduld, Technik und etwas Glück sind die Voraussetzungen für solche Aufnahmen.