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I haven't seen one since I took this years ago. I guess they are a welcome guest in a garden because they feed on aphids.
I watched the drama unfold from the moment the spider jumped the Lanternfly Nymph until it killed the nymph.
Macro photograph of a bush-cricket (family Tettigoniidae) on a purple surface, taken on the Danish island of Falster.
Bathed in the golden warmth of the summer sun, a magnificent Scarlet Darter dragonfly pauses its aerial patrol. Perched atop a weathered stalk, its brilliant red abdomen is a striking contrast against the muted, dark background of the water and shadows. The intricate, delicate veining of its nearly translucent wings catches the light, shimmering like stained glass. With an unwavering gaze, the dragonfly rests—a tiny, vibrant sentinel of the wetlands, embodying the fierce beauty and ephemeral nature of a summer's day.
I don't share a lot of photos of Butterflies, but they are actually something that Linda and I really enjoy photographing! They are one of natures sometimes forgotten gems and many species are in trouble and highly endangered!! USFW is very slow to protect Butterflies and list them as endangered and enact regulations to protect ones that are!! Even the Monarch Butterfly is in trouble and is being considered for listing!! This species is not endangered at this time and is a really beautiful and fast moving little guy!! Thanks for looking and commenting!!
Please Plant Milk Weed!!
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... and then I met a lazy grasshopper enjoying the last rays of the evening sun as it rested among the first fallen autumn leaves ... 😊
Empidoidea sp. fly. Very small, I estimate around 5 to 7 mm length.
The majority of these insects are predatory, often with large compound eyes (sometimes covering almost the entire surface of the head), and tend to be associated with moist, temperate habitats.
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Harlequin bugs are true bugs with sucking and piercing mouth parts and are a common sight in this location. Singularly, or in large groupings, which is quite a sight to behold given the beautiful colours and patterns.
Native to the east of this country. They feed on many species belonging to the family Malvaceae, including hibiscus species and cotton. The males and females are different colours, with the females mostly orange and the males mostly blue/green-red.
20 mm body length
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A lateral shot of Musgraveia sulciventris which is a true bug in family Tessaratomidae with piercing and sucking mouthparts. These bugs live in forests, orchards and gardens in coastal areas here in Australia. Feeding on plants belonging to the citrus family Rutaceae.
Commonly called bronze orange bugs, they are known for their ability to produce unpleasant chemicals when disturbed. They can squirt a foul smelling fluid that will burn human skin and cause great discomfort if it gets in the eyes.
This was one of a large grouping covering a single plant. It is a 4th or 5th instar nymph.
25 mm length
Link to a dorsal view: www.flickr.com/photos/112623317@N03/51665556911/in/datepo...
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Chinese mantis seen during a trip to Pennsylvania. I learned that this is in fact the very State where the species was accidentally introduced in to North America in the 1890s.
The natural range for this species covers China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, Micronesia and Thailand.
Female, body length 11 cm.
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