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Hammertails (Efferia sp.) - a genus of Robber Flie Hammertails (Efferia sp.) - a genus of Robber Flies.

Taken in 2023.

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Monarch (Danaus plexippus) resting on Blanket Flow Monarch (Danaus plexippus) resting on Blanket Flower

Taken in June, 2022

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Six-spotted Flower Beetle (Strangalia sexnotata) o Six-spotted Flower Beetle (Strangalia sexnotata) on Faey’s palafox.

Taken in October, 2022

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Metallic Green Sweat Bees (Agapostemon sp.) enjoyi Metallic Green Sweat Bees (Agapostemon sp.) enjoying some Carolina Redroot 

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A cicada laying her eggs in the crook of a ragweed A cicada laying her eggs in the crook of a ragweed twig. 

The United States will soon be seeing a lot of these noisy true bugs. A double brood consisting of Brood XIII and Brood XIX (both collections of species in the genus Magicicada) will be emerging starting this month. Double emergences are rare, historic events that are true sights to behold. Many animals and people look forward to these insect armies for food and resources, making this marvel something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. 

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The brightly-colored Florida Bee Assassin (Apiomer The brightly-colored Florida Bee Assassin (Apiomerus floridensis)

Apiomerus floridensis is an ambush predator that often perches on the tips of flowers, patiently waiting for bees and other pollinators to draw near. 

Specialist hunters such as these sometimes get a bad reputation for targeting other more appreciated animals, but predation is vital to the long-term health of the prey population. 

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The Atala Butterfly (Eumaeus atala) The story of The Atala Butterfly (Eumaeus atala) 

The story of the Atala is one of the most powerful stories of Florida conservation. Brought back from the brink of extinction, it really shows that a few people can make a massive difference when it comes to the preservation of Earth’s creatures. 

This photo was taken last year at Okeeheelee Park’s butterfly garden. Hoping to get some new photos of this species this year!

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Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa) resting o Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa) resting on Shrubby False Buttonweed

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A young Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) on A young Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) on a Buttonbush bloom.

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A Blue-ringed Dancer (Argia sedula) perched on a f A Blue-ringed Dancer (Argia sedula) perched on a fallen leaf.

The Blue-ringed Dancer is one of the most striking damsel flies in Florida. The males are a bright neon-blue color which stands out like a flash of sapphire against the browns and greens of its habitat. 

Its flight is often described as ‘bouncy’ and it is a joy to watch them as they patrol the water’s surface for tiny flying insects to eat.

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A Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee (Megachile xyloco A Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee (Megachile xylocopoides) foraging from Oakleaf Fleabane.

Megachile xylocopoides adores flowers in the Aster family. In Florida, they can often be seen foraging on goldenrod, romerillo and fleabane - as well as other members of Asteraceae (especially those that are white, yellow or a combination of those two colors.) 

This species gets its common name for its resemblance to the boisterous carpenter bee. As is also true with carpenter bees, the females of the Capenter-mimic Leafcutter are a deep bluish-black color and the males have the classic yellow-tannish and black coloration that is shared by many fellow bees. They also share the shiny, fuzz-less abdomen that many people use to differentiate carpenters from bumblebees. 

(Photo taken last year, I wanted to post this photo again with some detailed information since I’ve learned so much about them over the seasons)

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Bearded Grass Pinks (Calopogon barbatus) at Jonath Bearded Grass Pinks (Calopogon barbatus) at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

A magenta orchid native to the Southeastern United States. It saves nectar by fooling young, inexperienced bees - particularly Auguchlora species - into a position where they can deposit pollen onto the backs of the unsuspecting insects without yielding very much sugary energy-rich nectar in return.

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A Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides) showing off his wi A Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides) showing off his wings 🦋

I was alerted to the tradition of ‘ #bluebugs ‘ by @kbmacroart - a tradition of sharing art or photography of the world’s many blue insects and arachnids on #bluemonday . I believe the movement was started by @ash_whiffin - an entomologist with a focus on Silphidae (Carrion Beetles). Please check out her and @kbmacroart ‘s work as well!

I can’t think of anything that cheers me up more than looking at insects adorned with the rarest color in nature, so I think it’s a great way to put a positive spin on the so-called ‘Bluest Day of the Year.’ 

I, for one, had a good day today and I hope everyone else did as well. Remember to reach out when you need help and don’t be afraid to rely on others sometimes! 

I took this photo last year at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek. This specimen was one of their captive-bred educational animals and he was extra patient with me - sitting still for close observation. I don’t usually post species not native to Florida, so #bluebugs was the perfect excuse I needed to share this stunning butterfly!

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A beetle in the family Meloidae with an ant interl A beetle in the family Meloidae with an ant interloper.

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A Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor) drinking nec A Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor) drinking nectar from Yellow Milkwort

The Least Skipper prefers damp, sodden habitats with tall grass such as marshes and wet prairies. It is one of the smallest butterflies in the state with a wingspan of about the same size as a quarter. 

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Thank you all again to everyone for a fantastic ye Thank you all again to everyone for a fantastic year of photography. I feel as though I’ve grown more this year than I have in any other. I discovered species I had never even heard of before, I captured shots of insects I’d grown up with in new and exciting ways and I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Visual Communications and Graphic Design. 

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A Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) drinking n A Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) drinking nectar from Carolina Redroot on a sunny midday afternoon 🌲

Black Swallowtails flying about are a fairly common sight at Savannas Preserve State Park throughout spring and until late fall. They are attracted to the plentiful Herbwilliam and Water Cowbane to lay their eggs and the adults especially enjoy sipping nectar from the yellow blooms of Carolina Redroot, Yellow Milkwort and Goldenrod.

📷: Nikon d5600 | Nikkor 105mm Micro Lens

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Pink-striped Oakworm Caterpillars at Seabranch Pre Pink-striped Oakworm Caterpillars at Seabranch Preserve State Park doing their defensive dance 🐛 #insectphotography #caterpillars #butterfliesandmoths
Pink-striped Oakworm Caterpillar (Anisota virginie Pink-striped Oakworm Caterpillar (Anisota virginiensis) eating the leaves of a Sand Live Oak on a gloomy day 🍃 

This photo was taken on this day - the 17th of December - last year. Hundreds of pink and green caterpillars filled the brush on a cloudy, gray afternoon. Their numbers were so plentiful that the sound of debris falling as they devoured the undergrowth made it seem like a great rain was sweeping across the scrubland. Tomorrow I’m visiting the Seabranch Preserve again with the hopes of seeing the same winter marvel. 

📷 -Nikon d5600 | 105mm Nikkor Micro Lens

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A Three-spotted Skipper (Cymaenes tripunctus) rest A Three-spotted Skipper (Cymaenes tripunctus) resting on Bluehearts 🌿

The Three-spotted Skipper is a small, often over-looked butterfly. Commonly mistaken for a moth — it is similar in appearance to the many of the other earth-colored grass skippers. This species is differentiated by the three tiny  light pinpricks near the tips of its wings ands its narrow stature. 

📷 -Nikon d5600 | Nikkor 105mm Macro Lens

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