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Bird Grasshoppers get their names from their habit of flying high and for long distances when disturbed.
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butterfly and beetle
small skipper
Braunkolbiger Braun-Dickkopffalter
[Thymelicus sylvestris]
greenish false longhorn beetle
Grünlicher Scheinbockkäfer
[Oedemera lurida]
(explored 25.08.2025)
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Trichonephila clavipes
Araña de seda dorada
Goldene Seidenspinne
Банановый паук
T. clavipes females are some of the largest non-tarantula spiders in North America, ranging from 24 mm to 40 mm in length when fully developed. It is possible that they are even the largest orb-weaver species indigenous to the United States. Their legs consist of dark yellow and brown banding, and the first, second, and fourth leg pairs also contain black brush-like tufts of hair near the joints. The spider is not aggressive and only bites if handled roughly; the venom is relatively harmless and rarely causes more than slight redness
and temporary localized pain.
Photo taken in Morikami Museum and Japanese gardens. Florida.
This butterfly was injured but it was still quite attractive
Open-wing basking is a common butterfly behavior to absorb sunlight and regulate body temperature.
The Angled Castor typically rests on leaves or bare ground with wings fully open, showing its striking orange and brown patterned upperwings with characteristic wavy lines.
to watch me dance
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Skipper butterflies are known for their varied patterns of brown and/or orange, but mostly known for their large eyes. This one does seem to be looking at me.
I don't know what kind of skipper this is. It's dancing on Pearly Everlasting, a wildflower and butterfly magnet. Image taken in Spokane, Washington. Do any of you know what type it is?
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Resting quietly on a leaf, the Blue Pansy butterfly spreads its wings like a living painting. Vivid blues shimmer in the light, while bold orange eyespots warn predators to stay away. Found in warm, tropical regions, this little marvel is more than just beautiful — it's a master of disguise and survival. For just a moment, nature pauses, and we get to witness its silent elegance.
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Agapostemon
Some 42 species in the genus range from Canada to Argentina. All species of Agapostemon nest in the ground, sometimes in dense aggregations. In this and other communal species, multiple females share the same nest entrance, but beneath the common entrance burrow, construct their own portion of the nest. Thus each female digs her own brood cells and collects pollen and nectar to fashion the pollen ball upon which she will lay an egg.
In its adult form, the gulf fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly that has extended forewings and a wingspan range of 6.5 to 9.5 cm. The underside of the wings is brown and speckled with silvery white dots. In contrast, the top surface layer of the wings is deep orange in color with black streaks running across. Gulf fritillaries have a chemical defense mechanism in which they release odorous chemicals in response to predator sightings. As a result, common predators learn to avoid this species.
Male: Bright blue and black coloration, with a slender abdomen and characteristic blue markings on segments 8–10.
Female: Typically duller in color, often greenish or brownish with less prominent markings.
Hemaris diffinis
(Thanks, Fred Roe for sharing your beautiful backyard for a morning of photography).