Ozopherus muricatus photo from iNat, a large weevil being hoisted in a somewhat undignified manner
Ozopherus muricatus photo from iNat, a large weevil stands on his back legs and prepares to open a door or window, he's got places to go
cross-checking weevil IDs on iNat, noticing that many of the larger molytines resemble a small, inconvenienced man
This is a black-and-white macro photo of a hoverfly captured in mid-air. The insect is sharply in focus against a smooth, blurred background, giving the image a minimalist and almost surreal feel. Its large compound eye dominates the head, appearing dark and glossy, while fine details of its segmented body and delicate legs are visible. The wings are either moving too fast to be clearly seen or positioned in a way that makes them nearly invisible, enhancing the sense of motion. The lighting highlights the insect’s contours, giving it a slightly metallic sheen.
A photo of a brown and gray mottled beetle with VERY long antennae resting on some light blue siding. There is a line below him from a door frame which stretches across the bottom of the photo.
I just love this #photo of this Pine Sawyer #Beetle, Monochamus carolenensis. I may make it my wallpaper.
#Fujifilm X-S10, #Laowa 65mm #Macro.
#MacroPhotographY
#insects
#invertebrates
#Cerambycidae
By looking at 15 years of mosquito-trapping data in Chicago, researchers have developed a model to pinpoint the best locations for traps to detect West Nile virus earlier and more accurately.
A large dark brown wolf spider is all stretched out, relaxing on a piece of cork bark in her enclosure.
truffle is big lounging this evening 💕 #spider #wolfspider #tigrosa #tigrosahelluo #arachnophiles
A silky black tarantula with red abdomen hairs is exploring her new enclosure. She's stretched out, giving us a good look at her.
beatrice is so gorgeous ❤️ #spider #tarantula #tliltocatlvagans #arachnophiles
A photo of an dark orange/red and yellow wasp from the front as it rests on its nest. The wasp's face is triangular and has large dark red eyes mottled with black on the sides and powerful yellow mandibles beneath. It's thorax is dark orange red bordered with yellow and 2 yellow stripes in the center. The wings are held above at an acute angle. The nest is grayish green and is constructed of regurgitated wood fibers formed into a series of cellulose tubes.
Mood.
Mexican Paper #Wasp, Mischocyttarus mexicanus.
#MacroPhotography
#Insects
#Invetebrates
#Hymenoptera
Male banded demoiselle on a curved blade of grass. The background is green and out of focus
Male banded demoiselle #photography #macro
The debris-covered silk 'stocking' of Atypus affinis: image thanks to Alan Thornhill
Adult male Atypus affinis: image thanks to Alan Thornhill
The silk 'stockings' (AKA 'dirty socks!) of Britain's only (mini & benign) tarantula relative, the Purseweb Spider Atypus affinis trail on the ground and descend to line a burrow to 5cm deep. The spiders grab prey through the stocking wall and emerge only as adult males seeking mates in autumn.
Picture of a sticky brown weevil with a white patch on its back and a small brown lacewing on its head
Happy #weevilwednesday
A Tasmanian brown lacewing (Micromus tasmaniae) checking in on his weevil friend (Tepperia brachychitonis)
#ausinverts #wildoz #weevils #Coleoptera #lacewing #Neuroptera #inaturalist #bugsky
A fishing spider is enjoying a nice cricket. She is dangling off of a branch, her back four legs touching it. Her front four legs are focused on holding her meal.
pretzel's advanced eating pose tonight 🦗 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
Side view of a moth with satin-white wings that have rusty brown markings on the edge of each forewing
Top view of a moth with satin-white wings that have rusty brown markings on the edge of each forewing
Chasmina pulchra - White Beauty
This moth has a very appropriate common name… because it really is a beauty!!
These moths can be seen across Australia in our warmer months.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
A curly hair tarantula. She is brown with wild and curly blonde hair all over, and somehow her eyes give off a very sweet expression.
sweet miss clementine 🍊 #tarantula #curlyhairtarantula #tliltocatlalbopilosus
🪲some fine tortoise beetles found during the Colombia trip:
1 HOT red Spaethiella sublaevis
2 unknown metallic green cassidine
3 wonderfully smooth blue n bream Imatidium thoracicum
(PS sorry about not posting more here - can barely make myself post to twitter - and keep forgetting about bsky)
A collection of handsome tortoise beetles (Cassidinae) 🐢🪲
1 Ischnocodia annulus "Ringed Tortoise Beetle", Belize, 2015
2 Aspidimorpha sp golden tortoise beetle, Mozambique, 2018
3 unknown metallic green tortoise beetle, Colombia, 2023
4 Deloyala guttata "Mottled Tortoise Beetle", Oklahoma, 2020
An ichneumon wasp (Family: Ichneumonidae) in profile on a leaf facing the left of frame. They have a dark body and thin orangish legs.
#insectthursday
Ichneumon #wasp - Family: Ichneumonidae
(Shot near Cincinnati 6-30-25) 🪳🪲🐝 #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #ivertebrate #insecf #bug #bugsky #ento
Top view of a moth that is generally black with a red band at the neck and several white stripes on the abdomen. The antennae are large and feathered
Hestiochora occidentalis
A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
Most Ichneumonid wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) are parasitoids that lay their eggs inside other insects. The larvae hatch and slowly eat their hosts alive. Eventually the larvae burst out of their hosts, killing them. Many species are very useful for pest control. Palmyra Michigan, 13 May 2016.
Most Ichneumonid wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) are parasitoids that lay their eggs inside other insects. The larvae hatch and slowly eat their hosts alive. Eventually the larvae burst out of their hosts, killing them. Many species are very useful for pest control. Palmyra Michigan, 13 May 2016.
A mockup image of a Prussian blue beanie with an embroidered pacific chorus frog egg, tadpole, and adult! The frog is green with a white belly and black markings around the eye and belly.
A mockup of a brown beanie with an embroidered warm brown acorn weevil!
A moss green beanie with an embroidered black stag beetle!
A turmeric colored beanie with embroidered golden chanterelle mushrooms!
New beanies are now available to preorder on my site! These will keep you cozy all winter long 🌲❤️
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Spanish Fritillary (Euphydryas desfontainii) © Clive Burrows
🦋 Spring Butterflies of Central & Northern Spain
🦋 Summer Butterflies of the Spanish Pyrenees
🦋 Autumn Exotica in Andalusia
Like ALL our butterfly tours, they generate donations to support the great conservation work of @europebutterfly.bsky.social. (2/2)
Penelope having a snack of crickets. Royal Jumping Spiders are something adorable and creepy. My favorite. #macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #spiders #spider #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras
Gumby the spider in his terrarium amongst green moss and blue vines
Gumby the spider up close. he is a mature male regal jumping spider- he is all black with white spots and stripes, and green fangs.
Gumby the Spider says hello! 💚
My nature journal Secrets of a Devon Wood is available to buy in @Waterstones if you're on the hunt for a gift for a nature lover. There's some signed copies in the Newton Abbot branch.
A fishing spider rests on a branch as if she is royalty. She is stretched out and relaxed, showing off the stripes on her legs.
pretzel is big lounging today! 🥨💕 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A curly hair tarantula stands in her enclosure. She is brown and covered in wild, fluffy blonde hairs all over.
her magnificent fluffiness, miss clementine 😊 #tarantula #curlyhairtarantula #tliltocatlalbopilosus
Pure Green Augochlora I found in the wood pile outside at 5 am.
#macro #macrophotography #insects #omsystems #olympus #natgeo #insects #insect #bugs #wildlife @ak_diffuser @omsystem.cameras
Poised on a green leaf is a drab butterfly with light forewing spots and long tails. Fringes on its wing edges are lighted by the sun. Its iridescent green shows along the back of its wide head.
And the same Longtailed Skipper photographed by @rmj827.bsky.social
#Butterflies #Wildlife #Gardening #Naturalists
#Miami #NativePlants
Surrounded by green leaves and blades of grass, at the lavender inflorescence of Porterweed, a small brown butterfly sits with proboscis extended. Its large, dark eye and wide, fuzzy head are oriented toward the viewer.
Today started rainy but turned beautiful (if breezy) for butterfly hunting. In its small, drab way, this Ocola Skipper drinking nectar stole my 💚. What a face.
#Butterflies #Habitat #Rewild #NativePlants #Insects
On dark green leaves rests what appears to be a butterfly—actually a moth. Its wings are black and spangled with brilliant red and white dots. Iridescent blue lights its abdomen and central wing surfaces. Its head and thorax are black dotted by white. Its spectacular appearance signals that it’s toxic. As a caterpillar, it fed on Devil’s Potato. 💀
The Faithful Beauty, a day-flying moth, in a Key Largo, FL, coastal hammock preserve today. Thanks to @rmj827.bsky.social for spotting, camera, lens, and 📸processing.
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#Butterflies #Moths #Naturalists #NativePlants #Habitat
