Rolling in the New Year (2023)
Dec 31, 2023 17:53:37 #
As I am close to a year behind, this post starts the pictures taken last season. Beginning with May.
From an outing to an area, park, here is an unknown caterpillar on Ash. I don't yet have an ID.
Caterpillar on Ash by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Scorpionflies Panorpa sp. These weird insects are generally scavengers on dead insects. This male shows why they are given their common name. The scorpion-like tail is only seen in males, and it is simply a feature of their elaborate genitalia. I stuck with this one for a long time, and he became quite used to me so I could get closer and closer.
Scorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Scorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Female Scorpionfly
Scorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Soldier Beetle Podabrus flavicollis.
Soldier Beetle by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
A small Dung Beetle with an interesting metallic color. It might belong in genus Phanaeus.
Dung Beetle by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Cobweb spider. This could be one of several species (the False Black Widow, Steatoda grossa, plus some others). I've put out a feeler on a different web site to see if I might get an ID.
Cobweb Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Dimorphic Jumping Spider (Maevia inclemens. There were lots of these around the house last summer. This cute little male was fun to photograph in a staged session on the dining room table. Their common name is because males come in two color forms. This one, and another kind that is pale all over but has orange markings.
Dimorphic Jumping Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Dimorphic Jumping Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Thank you for looking!
From an outing to an area, park, here is an unknown caterpillar on Ash. I don't yet have an ID.
Caterpillar on Ash by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrScorpionflies Panorpa sp. These weird insects are generally scavengers on dead insects. This male shows why they are given their common name. The scorpion-like tail is only seen in males, and it is simply a feature of their elaborate genitalia. I stuck with this one for a long time, and he became quite used to me so I could get closer and closer.
Scorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrScorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrFemale Scorpionfly
Scorpionfly by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrSoldier Beetle Podabrus flavicollis.
Soldier Beetle by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrA small Dung Beetle with an interesting metallic color. It might belong in genus Phanaeus.
Dung Beetle by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrCobweb spider. This could be one of several species (the False Black Widow, Steatoda grossa, plus some others). I've put out a feeler on a different web site to see if I might get an ID.
Cobweb Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrDimorphic Jumping Spider (Maevia inclemens. There were lots of these around the house last summer. This cute little male was fun to photograph in a staged session on the dining room table. Their common name is because males come in two color forms. This one, and another kind that is pale all over but has orange markings.
Dimorphic Jumping Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrDimorphic Jumping Spider by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrThank you for looking!
Dec 31, 2023 18:39:53 #
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Over the several years of viewing this section, these small creatures no longer have an ugly look ... all are so interesting in their own way and a source of wonderment, a source of wondering why they are designed in their individual way.
Jan 1, 2024 08:36:10 #
Some real beauties Mark Loved this set. Very sharp. Well done my friend. Happy New Year!
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What a wonderful selection. I have never seen a 2-tone spider before and those scorpion fly shots are wonderful. Happy New Year.
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