Oct
2
Attractive Asters
Filed Under Fall 2010, insects
Asters were attracting a number of insects today, including this butterfly.
Archive for the ‘insects’ Category
Sep
27
The Bug Beyond the Wings
Filed Under Fall 2010, insects
Too often I only look at the beautiful colors of a butterfly’s wings. At the base of these magnificant flappers there is an interesting insect body.
Sep
16
Buddies
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
These Pennsylvania Leather-wings were out enjoying sunset on Autumn Mistflowers the other night. I liked the color combination.
Aug
14
Dusty Bee
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
A pollen covered bumble bee helping out the hosta plant.
Aug
1
Red Admiral Butterfly
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
Another look at a Red Admiral Butterfly that I shot a few weeks ago. Looks like birds have been nibbling on its tail.
Jul
25
A Narrow-Winged Damselfly
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
I found this guy in the marsh this morning. I know it is one of the Narrow-Winged Damselflies, and I lean toward a Short-stalked Damselfly, but if anyone knows better , please correct me. Thanks!
Jul
20
At Ease
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
Watching dragonflies recently I noticed that once they lit on a surface they paused then folded their wings forward over their faces. I wonder if this is a protective shield for thier eyes as they catch a few zzzs?
Jul
18
Mutual Attraction
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
I was in Connecticut over the weekend. Saturday morning I was attracted to blooming hostas, and so was this bumble be. Judging by the amount of pollen on its body, it was literally bathing in the blooms.
Jul
1
Here’s Lookin’ at Ya
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
This Seaside Dragonlet rested on a reed stalk just after sunrise the other morning.
Jun
28
Meet Vanessa
Filed Under insects, Summer 2010
Better known as Vanessa atalanta, or Red Admiral butterfly. I watched this one and several friends having a wonderful time on a buttonbush plant. This one is showing you the wings up mode.
