insects

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#silentsunday #flowers #bloomscrolling #milkweed #nativeplants #gardening #monarch #insects #butterfly #photography

Close-up photograph of a monarch butterfly in the sun, orange and black, perched on a cluster of yellow-orange milkweed flowers, its wings folded back. Green foliage, other orange flowers, and brown wood mulch surround and are blurred in the background.

Photographie en gros plan d'un papillon monarque au soleil, orange et noir, posé sur une grappe de fleurs d'asclépiade tubéreuse jaune orange, les ailes repliées vers l'arrière. Du feuillage vert, d'autres fleurs oranges et du paillis de bois brun sont autour et flous en arrière-plan.

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34d

Had an excellent moth trap at Bath City Farm yesterday. I'll post photos of the moths tomorrow, but first here's some of the non-moths we caught. Most excitingly, a Bombardier Beetle, the first time I've ever seen one! This uncommon beetle famously ejects a noxious spray around 100 degrees C as a defensive mechanism. Also found Acorn Weevil, Birch Shieldbug & Red-legged Shieldbug
#Nature #Wildlife #Beetles #Bugs #Insects #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography

Bombardier Beetle

Acorn Weevil

Birch Shieldbug

Red-legged Shieldbug

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📍 Irvine, CA
🗓️ March 16, 2026
📷 Sony a7iii, Tamron 17-28mm @ 17mm f2.8, 1/2000th, ISO 160

#Photography #BloomScrolling #Bee #Insect #Insects #Flower #Flowers #Echium

A close-up of a vibrant blue flower spike surrounded by a lush green background. The flowers are densely clustered with tubular shapes, showcasing a rich hue of blue and violet, which contrasts sharply against the green foliage. A bee is captured in mid-flight, positioned slightly to the right of the flower spike. The background is blurred, emphasizing the detailed textures of the flower and the bee. The sky above is bright and clear.

A vibrant cluster of purple flowers reaching upward against a bright blue sky. The flowers, characterized by their elongated, conical shape, are densely packed with small, tubular blooms that vary in shades of violet and deep blue. Each bloom has a distinct star-like structure on the tip, contributing to a textured, spiky appearance. Scattered among the flowers, a honeybee is perched, highlighting the interaction between the flora and fauna. The lush green leaves beneath the flowers create a rich backdrop, enhancing the colors of the blooms above.

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These incredible Buff Tip Moths blend in so well with branches that you might mistake them for sticks. Nature's masters of disguise are truly fascinating!
@yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social‬ #globalmuseum #moths #insects

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27d

According to iNaturalist, this is a specimen of ***Catacanthus punctus***. And according to what I can find out, it is a type of Shield Bug. Visitor to our campsite in Cooktown, Far North Queensland. Absolutely incredible colours. Went on its way unharmed, after kindly hanging around to be photographed.
Photo taken with Pixel 10 Pro. Cropped slightly, but not enhanced. #insects #nature #photography #wildlife #bugs #australia #macro #invertebrates

Catacanthus punctus

Catacanthus punctus

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74d

#SilentSunday #insects #butterfly #moth #macro #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography

A black and white macro photograph of a moth perched on a window frame, clinging vertically to the edge of the screen, the mesh of which is partially visible at the top of the image. The moth is completely white, hairy, particularly on its head, with a sort of white mane, and its open wings have a slightly powdery texture. Its shadow is visible beneath it. The photograph is taken slightly from the side, and the rest of the window frame stretches into the background, illuminated by sunlight.

Photographie macro en noir et blanc d'un papillon de nuit posé sur le cadre d'une fenêtre, s'accrochant à la verticale sur le rebord du moustiquaire, dont le grillage est en partie visible dans le haut de la photo. Le papillon est complètement blanc, poilu particulièrement sur sa tête, avec une sorte de crinière blanche, et ses ailes ouvertes ont une texture un peu poudreuse. Son ombre est visible sous lui. La photo est prise légèrement sur le côté et le restant du cadre de fenêtre s'étire en arrière-plan, avec la lumière du soleil qui vient l'éclairer.

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60d

Murder muppet

Ambush bug, just hanging around on a daisy for no reason at all and definitely not planning bug crimes

#insects #MacroPhotography

Close-up photo of a weird looking bug clinging to the yellow part of a daisy. It's dark brown and pale green, and all bumpy and lumpy, with big raptorial forelegs and pink compound eyes that look perpetually surprised and kind of goofy. Don't let that fool you though, because this bug loves to do MURDER.

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9d

Happy Labor Day

Close up photo of a bald faced hornet standing on a branch facing the camera directly with its face and forelegs in focus. Bald faced hornets are social wasps, and work together to care for each other and defend their home from intruders.

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7d

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#insects #MacroPhotography

Close-up photo of a periodical cicada head from above. The head is black with delicate gold fuzz and has a weird little pointy "face". There are two large red googly eyes, one each side of the head. In the center of the top of the head are three small red simple eyes arranged in a downward pointing triangle. It has antennae that extend from its face kind of like a Salvador Dali mustache. The big googly eyes appear to be staring directly into your soul.

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Look what we found in the garden yesterday! It was missing two legs and an antenna, so to keep it out of harm's way, we placed it in the lavender, where it started to groom its legs

#Gottesanbeterin #mantis #prayingMantis #EuropeanMantis #EuropäischeGottesanbeterin #MantisReligiosa #insect #insects #Insekt #Insekten #nature #Natur #wildlife #urbanWildlife #Biederitz #InsektenSamstag #InsectSaturday #WildlifeWednesday

Green praying mantis perched on a lavender plant stem, facing forward with long antennae and forelegs raised. The plant has thin, linear leaves. The background is blurred.

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6d

Polyrhachis trapezoidea here to teach you geometry with its thorax. #Ants #Insects #Polyrhachis

Macro photograph of a golden spiny ant walking towards us on a pure white background

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4d

Motivated Monarch (2024)

#Photography #Nature #Outdoors #Butterflies #Insects #Flora

A monarch butterfly rests on a cluster of pale pink flowers, its orange-and-black wings and white-spotted body sharply defined against a softly blurred green background. Long leaves and branching stems frame the butterfly and blossoms.

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Der Dornige Wimperbock (Pogonocherus hispidus) ist gerade einmal 4 mm groß, besitzt aber beeindruckende Fühler. Es gibt ähnliche Arten, die sich u. a. an der Schildchen-Farbe (hier rein schwarz), den Flügelhinterenden unterscheiden. Er ist schwer zu entdecken, da er sich wie viele Käferarten bei Gefahr tot stellt und eher wie eine vertrocknete Knospe aussieht.

#Bockkäfer #Cerambycidae #artenvielfalt #beetles #beetle #Coleoptera #Käfer #nature #natur #insekten #insects #InsectsOfTheFediverse

Frontalansicht des Bockkäfers Pogonocherus hispidus auf einer Steinoberfläche. Der Käfer besitzt einen gedrungenen, braun bis bronzefarben gefärbten Körper mit dunkler Zeichnung. Besonders auffällig sind die sehr langen, fein behaarten Fühler, die weit seitlich über die Oberfläche ragen. Auch die dunklen, behaarten Beine und die charakteristischen Facettenaugen sind gut zu erkennen.

Detailaufnahme von Pogonocherus hispidus in seitlicher Ansicht vor einem unscharfen grünen Hintergrund. Die Flügeldecken zeigen eine auffällige Kombination aus hellbraunen, goldbraunen und schwarzen Bereichen sowie eine fein strukturierte, behaarte Oberfläche. Der dunkle Kopf und Halsschild sind deutlich zu erkennen. Lange Fühler und behaarte Beine umgeben den Körper des Käfers.

Seitenansicht von Pogonocherus hispidus, der auf einer Steinoberfläche sitzt. Die bräunlich-goldene Färbung der Flügeldecken wird von unregelmäßigen dunklen Zeichnungen durchbrochen. Der Käfer hat einen kräftig ausgebildeten Kopf und Halsschild sowie auffallend lange, gegliederte Fühler. Die Beine sind dunkel gefärbt und teilweise dicht behaart.

Frontale Nahaufnahme von Pogonocherus hispidus auf einem grünen Pflanzentrieb. Deutlich sichtbar sind der dunkelbraune, fein behaarte Kopf, die beiden schwarzen Facettenaugen und die Mundwerkzeuge. Die kurzen, kräftigen Fühlerglieder stehen nach oben und außen ab. Die dunklen, behaarten Vorderbeine umfassen den Pflanzentrieb, während der übrige Körper im Hintergrund teilweise zu sehen ist.

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