Feather-legged fly (Trichopoda pennipes), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
The entry for this critter at bugguide.net notes that this North American fly has been introduced to Europe to control agricultural pests.
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Feather-legged fly (Trichopoda pennipes), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
The entry for this critter at bugguide.net notes that this North American fly has been introduced to Europe to control agricultural pests.
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Black and yellow mud dauber wasp (Sceliphron caementarium), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Bonus Entomology Etymology: The specific name “caementaruim” is Latin for “mason.”
Black and yellow mud dauber wasp (Sceliphron caementarium), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Bonus Entomology Etymology: The specific name “caementaruim” is Latin for “mason.”
Larvae of the azalea caterpillar moth (Datana major), already getting bigger and hairier.
In Portsmouth, Virginia. Please click photo for enlargement.
Larvae of the azalea caterpillar moth (Datana major), already getting bigger and hairier.
In Portsmouth, Virginia. Please click photo for enlargement.
Unidentified assassin bug nymph (Family Reduviidae, probably Zelus sp.), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Unidentified assassin bug nymph (Family Reduviidae, probably Zelus sp.), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Fore and aft: Unidentified robber fly (Family Asilidae), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
The paniculate hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) that has been the backdrop for most of my insect photos this summer is a variety called “Pinky Winky.” The sepals are beginning to develop a rosy blush. I enjoy this plant for it’s contribution to the landscape here at FatChance Manor, but even more for its ability to attract such a varied insect community.
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Fore and aft: Unidentified robber fly (Family Asilidae), in Portsmouth, Virginia.
The paniculate hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) that has been the backdrop for most of my insect photos this summer is a variety called “Pinky Winky.” The sepals are beginning to develop a rosy blush. I enjoy this plant for it’s contribution to the landscape here at FatChance Manor, but even more for its ability to attract such a varied insect community.
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