More from beautiful New Jersey
Jul 22, 2023 00:04:05 #
I had recently posted about the spotted lanternflies in New Jersey from my trip there last summer. Here are more pictures from that trip.
While the wife and family were enjoying the beach, I took off to explore parks near the coast. To each their own!
Here is a Northern Flatid Planthopper (Flatormenis proxima).
Northern Flatid Planthopper by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona domiciliorum).
Spotted Orbweaver by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
There were lots of these Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crabs at a marine estuary (Uca pugnax). They would all run away from me when I approached, so I had to wait in hiding. When they crept back to their spots I was able to dive on this one for pictures. It’s the males that have the enlarged claw, and they use it to wave at females in order to attract them. They also use the claw to arm wrestle other males.
Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crab by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Here is a Yellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp (Sceliphron caementarium) which was collecting mud for its nest. I had to hang head down on a steep river bank and hold the camera way out to get close pictures. When she completes the nest she will stock it with paralyzed spiders.
Yellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Yellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
And I close with the strange Spined Micrathena Spider (Micrathena gracilis).
Spined Micrathena by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!
While the wife and family were enjoying the beach, I took off to explore parks near the coast. To each their own!
Here is a Northern Flatid Planthopper (Flatormenis proxima).
Northern Flatid Planthopper by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrSpotted Orbweaver (Neoscona domiciliorum).
Spotted Orbweaver by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrThere were lots of these Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crabs at a marine estuary (Uca pugnax). They would all run away from me when I approached, so I had to wait in hiding. When they crept back to their spots I was able to dive on this one for pictures. It’s the males that have the enlarged claw, and they use it to wave at females in order to attract them. They also use the claw to arm wrestle other males.
Atlantic Marsh Fiddler Crab by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrHere is a Yellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp (Sceliphron caementarium) which was collecting mud for its nest. I had to hang head down on a steep river bank and hold the camera way out to get close pictures. When she completes the nest she will stock it with paralyzed spiders.
Yellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrYellow-legged Mud Dauber Wasp by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrAnd I close with the strange Spined Micrathena Spider (Micrathena gracilis).
Spined Micrathena by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrThanks for looking!
Jul 22, 2023 01:29:20 #
Jul 22, 2023 04:40:13 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I had recently posted about the spotted lanternfli... (show quote)
Fantastic set!! Mark
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Jul 24, 2023 06:09:03 #
Another nice selection. When in Spain a Mud Dauber built a nest in a light shade. It would come and go through the lounge while we sat there - better than the TV. I didn't know about the spider side of things.
Jul 24, 2023 09:09:32 #
Thank you Mark for an incredible assortment of photos you have posted. Well done.
Dennis
Dennis
Jul 26, 2023 14:05:42 #
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