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A few from the park this morning
Mar 19, 2019 15:37:27   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
Mostly found on large yellow thistle (bull thistle).
And a jumping spider.

Honey Bee
Honey Bee...
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Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle, I think.
Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle, I think....
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A different, possibly longhorn, beetle.
A different, possibly longhorn, beetle....
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Strange, grasshopper like, nymph?
Strange, grasshopper like, nymph?...
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Katydid (nymph?)
Katydid (nymph?)...
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I think this is the same species as the one I photographed on my car the other day.
I think this is the same species as the one I phot...
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I thought I would be able to ID this jumper from the face pattern, but didn't. (Same spider as above).
I thought I would be able to ID this jumper from t...
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Mar 19, 2019 16:22:25   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
nice shots, looks like grey wall jumper

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Mar 19, 2019 18:21:05   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 

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Mar 19, 2019 19:58:55   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
napabob wrote:
nice shots, looks like grey wall jumper


Could be, someone else said perhaps Platycryptus undatus, Tan Jumping spider.
I can't tell.

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Mar 19, 2019 23:23:31   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
rwilson1942 wrote:
Mostly found on large yellow thistle (bull thistle).
And a jumping spider.


I am getting gun-shy about getting into a position where I offer conjecture. That said, I will stick to what I know.
Both beetles are longhorns beetles. Likley Anoplodera sp. Possibly nitens and próxima, in that order. A lot of species of these, and spring emergents. The body similarity is obvious. This frow Dillon and Dillon Beetles.
Bill

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Mar 19, 2019 23:36:04   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
rwilson1942 wrote:
Mostly found on large yellow thistle (bull thistle).
And a jumping spider.


Me again.
Your grasshopper. The family Tetrigidae, Pigmy Grasshoppers. Unusual in that they over winter as adults. Very early spring finds. They average about 16mm in total length. The pronotum extends just beyond wings and abdomen so they look wingless. Winged, and they fly well. Barren, bare soil interspaceds with weeds favorite habitat. Sunbathe this time of year, (exothermic).
Not uncommon, but not often seen. Good eye and shots. Just finding this stuff is a science, much less getting a good picture.
Bill

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Mar 20, 2019 04:50:09   #
EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England
 
Wow, a good haul, I always like to katydids especially.

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Mar 20, 2019 07:41:41   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
👍 The critters are well ID'd.

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Mar 20, 2019 08:44:32   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
newtoyou wrote:
I am getting gun-shy about getting into a position where I offer conjecture. That said, I will stick to what I know.
Both beetles are longhorns beetles. Likley Anoplodera sp. Possibly nitens and próxima, in that order. A lot of species of these, and spring emergents. The body similarity is obvious. This frow Dillon and Dillon Beetles.
Bill



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Mar 20, 2019 08:44:49   #
rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX
 
newtoyou wrote:
Me again.
Your grasshopper. The family Tetrigidae, Pigmy Grasshoppers. Unusual in that they over winter as adults. Very early spring finds. They average about 16mm in total length. The pronotum extends just beyond wings and abdomen so they look wingless. Winged, and they fly well. Barren, bare soil interspaceds with weeds favorite habitat. Sunbathe this time of year, (exothermic).
Not uncommon, but not often seen. Good eye and shots. Just finding this stuff is a science, much less getting a good picture.
Bill
Me again. br Your grasshopper. The family Tetrigid... (show quote)



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Mar 20, 2019 10:50:45   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Excellent images and I adore your Jumper and the Katydid is also a real gem.

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Mar 20, 2019 16:51:42   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 

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Mar 21, 2019 00:25:01   #
Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY
 
Lovely shots -- love the last one!

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