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Wheel Bug found in the United States. It is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America, reaching up to 1.5 inches (38 mm) in length in its adult stage. Nymphs do not yet have the wheel-shaped structure. Body length of the nymph in the photo approximately 2.5 cm.
Un éclat rouge sur une fleur, un souffle de vie entre ciel et terre.
La coccinelle, petite étoile du jardin.
In the insect world, things are often not what they appear to be. As the common name describes, this South American dead leaf mantis (Acanthops sp.) is disguised as a dead leaf – completing the disguise by assuming a body posture that recreates the appearance of a shriveled leaf. This helps it hide from both predators and prey, easily blending into the natural environment of leaves, sticks or flowers. For hundreds of millions of years, insects have survived because they often appear to be something other than what they really are, either by camouflage, mimicry, or disguise. With this in mind, it's certain that nature is alive with thousands of insects we never see, but might, if we knew what to look for.
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Image caption: A South American dead leaf mantis perched on a leaf. Trinidad and Tobago.
A late season dragonfly sighting. This small one was resting with wings facing forward which reminded me of a diaphanous cloak.
Any advice re ID would be gratefully received.
35 mm body length
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Questa coccinella si è posata ieri sul mio fiore,
la condivido con voi augurando a tutti un
meraviglioso e fortunato Anno Nuovo !!!
This ladybug landed yesterday on my flower,
I share it with you wishing everyone
a wonderful and lucky New Year !!!
Dieser Marienkäfer ist gestern auf meiner Blume gelandet.
Ich teile ihn mit Ihnen und wünsche allen
ein wundervolles und glückliches Neues Jahr !!!
💖 🎉 🍀 ✨ 🎀 🎇 ⭐ 🎆 🐞 💖