*yes, I know it would be more proper to say Insects, insects, and more insects -- but I don't want to :P
I'm not sure what these little hatchlings are and haven't had time to look them up yet. Whatever they are, they are on a leaf of a black cherry tree (Prunus serotina).
This female Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) was more cooperative than the male. He was too busy to have his picture taken.
These dragonflies are tiny -- less than an inch long -- and they have an interesting habit of sometimes mimicking wasps.
This true bug, lying in wait on a blueberry bush, may be one of the wheelbugs (a.k.a. "fire fannies") that hatched out in April. It still has a ways to go before it is fully mature.
Cheater! This bumblebee is taking a shortcut to the nectar of this Japanese honeysuckle by cutting a hole at the base of the flower. Mr. Swamp took this picture -- after a year and a half he finally decided he would learn how to use our camera :)
Another of the many species of dragonflies patrolling the yard, this is a male Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis).
A flower fly (Eristalis transversa) on a cone flower. (Another by Mr. Swamp!)
8 comments:
Great photos. I know that it's not easy to take photos of bugs, so congratulations.
Wonderful shots, as always. They are fascinating critters, aren't they? Glad for a reprieve from snake photos!
I know it's great to share, but be careful. After my partner learned to use the camera, she had it in her hands more than I.
Good show, Mr. Swamp.
A very nice first showing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Nice site. Love the critter photos. Your blueberry/bug photo was interesting. Down here on the Florida Frontier our blueberries are almost done...another 2 weeks. By the unripe stage of your berries, it looks like yours is still to come. Enjoy. We have had a fantastic harvest this year. It sure looks like a young wheel bug. The adults have a really painful bite...I know. I really enjoyed your site.
You're right, Ontario, sharing is dangerous -- I may have to get another camera :)
Thanks for stopping by Floridacracker. Our wild blueberries have been a little slow to ripen this year - we had a cool spring that pushed everything back about a week and a half.
A year and a half and of course he goes with a naughty bee. Howdy Mr. Swamp! Sup?!
those look like eyeballs
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