Summer insects from various places
Feb 8, 2020 10:39:03 #
We are now well into last July.
It is always fun to come across a bunch of newly hatched Hemipterans. They stick together for a time in order to use each others’ chemical defenses for protection. These look to be new-born leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae). Unfortunately, they began to disperse the moment I touched the leaf. They always do this, giving me seconds to find the settings and get some pictures.
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Next is another predatory robber fly (I had shown one last week). This one is Laphria canis. Bees are no problem for these flies!
Robber fly with prey by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
At one of my parks there is a nice spot by a river which is great for photographing American rubyspot damselflies. (Hetaerina americana). Here are two bros’ hanging out together. This may be only a temporary thing since males frequently don't tolerate each other much.
American rubyspot damselflies by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
At the same spot was a very good find which I had been trying to get for years. This is a large thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila procera) taking salts and amino acids from the shoreline. Females dig a burrow and stock it with paralyzed caterpillars for their young. Last summer was a very good summer for this species, as I got many pictures of a female preparing her burrow (to be shown later). But this one is still special since it was the first one that would sit long enough to photograph!
Thread-waisted wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
It was also a good summer for sawfly larvae, as I have already shown several and there are more on the way. These are actually vegetarian wasp larvae, despite their striking resemblance to caterpillars. This colorful species is Macremphytus testaceus.
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
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It is always fun to come across a bunch of newly hatched Hemipterans. They stick together for a time in order to use each others’ chemical defenses for protection. These look to be new-born leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae). Unfortunately, they began to disperse the moment I touched the leaf. They always do this, giving me seconds to find the settings and get some pictures.
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrLeaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrNext is another predatory robber fly (I had shown one last week). This one is Laphria canis. Bees are no problem for these flies!
Robber fly with prey by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrAt one of my parks there is a nice spot by a river which is great for photographing American rubyspot damselflies. (Hetaerina americana). Here are two bros’ hanging out together. This may be only a temporary thing since males frequently don't tolerate each other much.
American rubyspot damselflies by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrAt the same spot was a very good find which I had been trying to get for years. This is a large thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila procera) taking salts and amino acids from the shoreline. Females dig a burrow and stock it with paralyzed caterpillars for their young. Last summer was a very good summer for this species, as I got many pictures of a female preparing her burrow (to be shown later). But this one is still special since it was the first one that would sit long enough to photograph!
Thread-waisted wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrIt was also a good summer for sawfly larvae, as I have already shown several and there are more on the way. These are actually vegetarian wasp larvae, despite their striking resemblance to caterpillars. This colorful species is Macremphytus testaceus.
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrSawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ipKNAU]
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[quote=Mark Sturtevant]We are now well into last July.
It is always fun to come across a bunch of newly hatched Hemipterans. They stick together for a time in order to use each others’ chemical defenses for protection. These look to be new-born leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae). Unfortunately, they began to disperse the moment I touched the leaf. They always do this, giving me seconds to find the settings and get some pictures.
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Next is another predatory robber fly (I had shown one last week). This one is Laphria canis. Bees are no problem for these flies!
Robber fly with prey by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
At one of my parks there is a nice spot by a river which is great for photographing American rubyspot damselflies. (Hetaerina americana). Here are two bros’ hanging out together. This may be only a temporary thing since males frequently don't tolerate each other much.
American rubyspot damselflies by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
At the same spot was a very good find which I had been trying to get for years. This is a large thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila procera) taking salts and amino acids from the shoreline. Females dig a burrow and stock it with paralyzed caterpillars for their young. Last summer was a very good summer for this species, as I got many pictures of a female preparing her burrow (to be shown later). But this one is still special since it was the first one that would sit long enough to photograph!
Thread-waisted wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
It was also a good summer for sawfly larvae, as I have already shown several and there are more on the way. These are actually vegetarian wasp larvae, despite their striking resemblance to caterpillars. This colorful species is Macremphytus testaceus.
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
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All nice, wasp especially so. They are very 'hyper', aren't they.
By the way, is predatory robber fly redundant?
Get your package?
All OK?
Bill
It is always fun to come across a bunch of newly hatched Hemipterans. They stick together for a time in order to use each others’ chemical defenses for protection. These look to be new-born leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae). Unfortunately, they began to disperse the moment I touched the leaf. They always do this, giving me seconds to find the settings and get some pictures.
Leaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrLeaf-footed bug hatchlings by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrNext is another predatory robber fly (I had shown one last week). This one is Laphria canis. Bees are no problem for these flies!
Robber fly with prey by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrAt one of my parks there is a nice spot by a river which is great for photographing American rubyspot damselflies. (Hetaerina americana). Here are two bros’ hanging out together. This may be only a temporary thing since males frequently don't tolerate each other much.
American rubyspot damselflies by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrAt the same spot was a very good find which I had been trying to get for years. This is a large thread-waisted wasp (Ammophila procera) taking salts and amino acids from the shoreline. Females dig a burrow and stock it with paralyzed caterpillars for their young. Last summer was a very good summer for this species, as I got many pictures of a female preparing her burrow (to be shown later). But this one is still special since it was the first one that would sit long enough to photograph!
Thread-waisted wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrIt was also a good summer for sawfly larvae, as I have already shown several and there are more on the way. These are actually vegetarian wasp larvae, despite their striking resemblance to caterpillars. This colorful species is Macremphytus testaceus.
Sawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrSawfly larva by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ipKNAU][/quote]
All nice, wasp especially so. They are very 'hyper', aren't they.
By the way, is predatory robber fly redundant?
Get your package?
All OK?
Bill
Feb 8, 2020 12:55:06 #
newtoyou wrote:
Get your package?
All OK?
Bill
Get your package?
All OK?
Bill
Thank you. I have not checked yet. I need to get to the UPS store to see if it had arrived.
Feb 8, 2020 13:40:34 #
Your Saturday posts have become something to look forward to and this one is no exception. You must work hard during the pertinent times of the year to collect such an album of great variety and quality. Thanks for sharing and explaining about the creatures and your shooting of them. Those Rubyspots are beautifully displayed.
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