Insects are boggling creatures. So much diversity. Where to begin?
These are the ant traps of nymphs--ant lions--of a species of lacewing. When an ant falls into the pit, it disturbs the fine sand particles and attracts the attention of the ant lion below, which leaps up and grabs the ant and enjoys it with fava beans and a fine chianti.
Blue-Banded Bees,
These damselflies are doing what comes naturally. A Crusader Bug, family Coreidae. One day, I'll get around to identifying these by species. Want to comment? | ![]() |
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