Dry Day at Madrona Marsh
Sep 1, 2019 23:26:22 #
The Lorquin Entomology Society (of Los Angeles) hosted a late morning outing to Madrona Marsh Preserve: https://www.torranceca.gov/services/madrona-marsh-preserve-and-nature-center
Modrona Marsh is best in Spring, when the rains swell the vernal pools, and spawn frogs, dragonflies, lots of native & migratory birds. Late Summer has far fewer insects, and SoCal heat makes them skittish.
Nikon D800e with Sigma 105mm macro lens, Nissin Di866 speedlight with 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Modrona Marsh is best in Spring, when the rains swell the vernal pools, and spawn frogs, dragonflies, lots of native & migratory birds. Late Summer has far fewer insects, and SoCal heat makes them skittish.
Nikon D800e with Sigma 105mm macro lens, Nissin Di866 speedlight with 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Bee fly (Poecilanthrax arethusa)
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Sonoran Bumble Bee (Bombus sonorus)
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Gray hairstreak (Strymon melinus)
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Acmon Blue butterfly (Plebejus acmon)
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unknown caterpillar
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Pygmy Locust grasshopper (?)
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Female Hentz orbweaver spider (Neoscona crucifera)
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Male Lace Web spider (Badumna longinqua)
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Female Noble False Widow spider (Steatoda nobilis)
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Female Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)
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Sep 2, 2019 05:51:20 #
The last one abstract art composite by Mother Nature... Applaud her for composition and color choices.
Sep 2, 2019 08:32:32 #
Outstanding set Douglass. Nice detail. I was hoping for some nice marsh dragons.
-Doc
-Doc
Sep 7, 2019 17:05:01 #
Sep 7, 2019 17:37:43 #
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