GREAT 'bug' photos SP! I love the Fig Scarab. There are several very similar in that group with varying degrees of the buffy peach color along sides. That metallic green is awesome. The one I see here I think is maybe a "Peach" Scarab. They all eat fruit.
My family had the proverbial inordinate fondness for beetles, we went nuts the first time we saw one of those. Three of us chasing after it with nets... our monthly or more camping trips fairly resembled Monty Python skits, often with live snakes. I still go off when I see Cerambycid, Buprestid, or Cicindellid beetles. But Scarabs are pretty nice too.
I think the mantis is the introduced (as garden predator) non-native Asian type. Which seems about the most common in many areas now. AWESOME photos man!!
Thanks for the great pics!
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The figeaters have been scarce the last few years. This is the first time I've seen more than one in the same day in a long while.
I don't know about you, but to me the mantis looks like it may have eggs to lay.
Hi all, Hey SP! Hope all are well!
GREAT 'bug' photos SP! I love the Fig Scarab. There are several very similar in that group with varying degrees of the buffy peach color along sides. That metallic green is awesome. The one I see here I think is maybe a "Peach" Scarab. They all eat fruit.
My family had the proverbial inordinate fondness for beetles, we went nuts the first time we saw one of those. Three of us chasing after it with nets... our monthly or more camping trips fairly resembled Monty Python skits, often with live snakes. I still go off when I see Cerambycid, Buprestid, or Cicindellid beetles. But Scarabs are pretty nice too.
I think the mantis is the introduced (as garden predator) non-native Asian type. Which seems about the most common in many areas now. AWESOME photos man!!
Thanks for the great pics!
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
I can totally picture you as a child chasing insects with a net ; ). Classic!
Hi all, Hey SP! Hope all are well!
GREAT 'bug' photos SP! I love the Fig Scarab. There are several very similar in that group with varying degrees of the buffy peach color along sides. That metallic green is awesome. The one I see here I think is maybe a "Peach" Scarab. They all eat fruit.
My family had the proverbial inordinate fondness for beetles, we went nuts the first time we saw one of those. Three of us chasing after it with nets... our monthly or more camping trips fairly resembled Monty Python skits, often with live snakes. I still go off when I see Cerambycid, Buprestid, or Cicindellid beetles. But Scarabs are pretty nice too.
I think the mantis is the introduced (as garden predator) non-native Asian type. Which seems about the most common in many areas now. AWESOME photos man!!
Here are a couple great interesting photos. I did not take these pics. A nice local lady sent them and said I could use them. I appears to be a pair of copulating Red Bat. Was on her porch a week or so ago. My wife said I need to label these NSFW.
Red Bats
probably not fighting
I explained to the nice lady that sent them, that as in people, it can be difficult to determine if it is fighting or something else...
Hope all are well! Having fun is the best revenge!
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Here are a couple great interesting photos. I did not take these pics. A nice local lady sent them and said I could use them. I appears to be a pair of copulating Red Bat. Was on her porch a week or so ago. My wife said I need to label these NSFW.
Red Bats
probably not fighting
I explained to the nice lady that sent them, that as in people, it can be difficult to determine if it is fighting or something else...
Hope all are well! Having fun is the best revenge!
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@dystopian
Maybe they're just snuggling to stay warm. Just spitballing here.
Here are a couple great interesting photos. I did not take these pics. A nice local lady sent them and said I could use them. I appears to be a pair of copulating Red Bat. Was on her porch a week or so ago. My wife said I need to label these NSFW.
Red Bats
probably not fighting
I explained to the nice lady that sent them, that as in people, it can be difficult to determine if it is fighting or something else...
Hope all are well! Having fun is the best revenge!
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
they are cuddling then fighting to me, but I know what you mean about sometimes not knowing which it is.
Thanks for the photos, they are interesting to see.
Here are a couple great interesting photos. I did not take these pics. A nice local lady sent them and said I could use them. I appears to be a pair of copulating Red Bat. Was on her porch a week or so ago. My wife said I need to label these NSFW.
Red Bats
probably not fighting
I explained to the nice lady that sent them, that as in people, it can be difficult to determine if it is fighting or something else...
Hope all are well! Having fun is the best revenge!
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
You may not have changing colours in leaves, but you sure find enough colour in small packages! The Praying Mantis is clearly giving thanks for whatever treats it's finding. And what a face! How do you make them look at you like that ; ).
A couple photos of a walk on the beach on a very windy day.
@janis b
great pics Janis! Is it a piece of an alga? Awesome color contrast with that magenta on the sand. Beautiful! I used to shoot a lot of dead bird pics. Still would if to document a rare one, or to get a feather or tract thereof I don't have in collection. Neat pic. We all meet our end one day.
You may not have changing colours in leaves, but you sure find enough colour in small packages! The Praying Mantis is clearly giving thanks for whatever treats it's finding. And what a face! How do you make them look at you like that ; ).
A couple photos of a walk on the beach on a very windy day.
Farewell fair Tui ...
Have a good weekend all.
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
As amazingly strong flyers they are, I assume, but don't know, that the Tui was wind blown against the cliff. The winds were especially fierce that day.
#5 great pics Janis! Is it a piece of an alga? Awesome color contrast with that magenta on the sand. Beautiful! I used to shoot a lot of dead bird pics. Still would if to document a rare one, or to get a feather or tract thereof I don't have in collection. Neat pic. We all meet our end one day.
It tasted of salt and seaweed. I should really learn how to collect and dry it as a spice to enhance the flavour of food.
#5 great pics Janis! Is it a piece of an alga? Awesome color contrast with that magenta on the sand. Beautiful! I used to shoot a lot of dead bird pics. Still would if to document a rare one, or to get a feather or tract thereof I don't have in collection. Neat pic. We all meet our end one day.
@janis b
I've found if you pay the hired help above union scale they're happy to look wherever you want. Actually the Mantis followed my movements all on it's own. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
Love the contrasting colors in your first photo. The flowers really stand out.
You may not have changing colours in leaves, but you sure find enough colour in small packages! The Praying Mantis is clearly giving thanks for whatever treats it's finding. And what a face! How do you make them look at you like that ; ).
A couple photos of a walk on the beach on a very windy day.
Farewell fair Tui ...
Have a good weekend all.
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
#5
I've found if you pay the hired help above union scale they're happy to look wherever you want. Actually the Mantis followed my movements all on it's own. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
Love the contrasting colors in your first photo. The flowers really stand out.
down here, and snakes don't bother me. Spiders? Now that's another story!
Are they technically considered bugs? I know, I know, they look creepy cos of evolution, but still....ewwww! Anywho, hope everyone is well and staying sane. Rec'd!!
down here, and snakes don't bother me. Spiders? Now that's another story!
Are they technically considered bugs? I know, I know, they look creepy cos of evolution, but still....ewwww! Anywho, hope everyone is well and staying sane. Rec'd!!
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Just about the only insects I'm comfortable with are bumble bees or butterflies.
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Gëzuar!!
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Hi, BR
How frightening! The snow that is. That's scarier than ghosts or goblins.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
That is a funny photo Bollox
The snow gives the skeletons and spiders much more form, making them look more alive.
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Hi all, Hey SP! Hope all are well!
GREAT 'bug' photos SP! I love the Fig Scarab. There are several very similar in that group with varying degrees of the buffy peach color along sides. That metallic green is awesome. The one I see here I think is maybe a "Peach" Scarab. They all eat fruit.
My family had the proverbial inordinate fondness for beetles, we went nuts the first time we saw one of those. Three of us chasing after it with nets... our monthly or more camping trips fairly resembled Monty Python skits, often with live snakes. I still go off when I see Cerambycid, Buprestid, or Cicindellid beetles. But Scarabs are pretty nice too.
I think the mantis is the introduced (as garden predator) non-native Asian type. Which seems about the most common in many areas now. AWESOME photos man!!
Thanks for the great pics!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Hey, dystopian.
The figeaters have been scarce the last few years. This is the first time I've seen more than one in the same day in a long while.
I don't know about you, but to me the mantis looks like it may have eggs to lay.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi dystopian
I can totally picture you as a child chasing insects with a net ; ). Classic!
Hi all
Here are a couple great interesting photos. I did not take these pics. A nice local lady sent them and said I could use them. I appears to be a pair of copulating Red Bat. Was on her porch a week or so ago. My wife said I need to label these NSFW.
Red Bats
probably not fighting
I explained to the nice lady that sent them, that as in people, it can be difficult to determine if it is fighting or something else...
Hope all are well! Having fun is the best revenge!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Good evening Dysto nice pics and great story
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Nice Red Bats, dystopian
Maybe they're just snuggling to stay warm. Just spitballing here.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
They look more like
they are cuddling then fighting to me, but I know what you mean about sometimes not knowing which it is.
Thanks for the photos, they are interesting to see.
Good evening SP, great pics, especially the mantid.
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Thank you, EL
This was the first time I've seen a Mantis somewhere other than my backyard, and I don't see them there very often.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi Social
You may not have changing colours in leaves, but you sure find enough colour in small packages! The Praying Mantis is clearly giving thanks for whatever treats it's finding. And what a face! How do you make them look at you like that ; ).
A couple photos of a walk on the beach on a very windy day.
Farewell fair Tui ...
Have a good weekend all.
great pics Janis!
great pics Janis! Is it a piece of an alga? Awesome color contrast with that magenta on the sand. Beautiful! I used to shoot a lot of dead bird pics. Still would if to document a rare one, or to get a feather or tract thereof I don't have in collection. Neat pic. We all meet our end one day.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
I'm glad to share these experiences with you
As amazingly strong flyers they are, I assume, but don't know, that the Tui was wind blown against the cliff. The winds were especially fierce that day.
There was lots of foam on the beach that day.
It tasted of salt and seaweed. I should really learn how to collect and dry it as a spice to enhance the flavour of food.
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Hi, Janis.
I've found if you pay the hired help above union scale they're happy to look wherever you want. Actually the Mantis followed my movements all on it's own. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
Love the contrasting colors in your first photo. The flowers really stand out.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
; )))
May you be good and lucky forever.
Love all the pics! Thanks! Bugs, even the bloodsuckers
down here, and snakes don't bother me. Spiders? Now that's another story!
Rec'd!!
Are they technically considered bugs? I know, I know, they look creepy cos of evolution, but still....ewwww! Anywho, hope everyone is well and staying sane.
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.
Hi obf
Thank you for your appreciation.
I hope you are feeling well and sane.