Missourian Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Sure, that's what you think they were doing! That looks like an aster not a serta. Good picture! Regards, Chris The poor things were probably waiting out the cool snap. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Some recent birds.... Great egret today: 0028-white-egret.jpg A jealous, egotistical SC egret says; "What's so Great about him? Doesn't look all that Great to me. If you want Great, check me out. I'm a Great Egret! Nice picture though." Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebone Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Babysitting: Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Crowned prince: Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I love finding those Wolf Spiders with their babies. Spiders are given such a bad rap, and are underrated in their benefits. And that butterfly is beautiful! I don't know that I've seen one of those. Great shots as usual, Missourian! Here's a couple of spiders I found while I was doing yard work...and they were, too! Funnel Weaver/ Grass Spider- Agenelopsis sp. Nursery Web Spider- Pisurina mira Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Sometimes a trace is all you get to see. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebone Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was viewing the pictures I had taken that day and noticed something pretty cool. If you look closely at the ladybugs back you can see the reflection of the sky, the plant, and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was viewing the pictures I had taken that day and noticed something pretty cool. If you look closely at the ladybugs back you can see the reflection of the sky, the plant, and me. Cool observation! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebone Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks Bullsnake. I thought it was kinda neat. You can actually see the clouds in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Aphid spa: Watch out for the predator in the distance.... Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantguy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 That is a neat ladybug shot! I'm liking the spiders too....I saw this orb weaver as I was trying to cut thru the woods and get to the creek....taken with my Samsung Galaxy phone. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 That is a neat ladybug shot! I'm liking the spiders too....I saw this orb weaver as I was trying to cut thru the woods and get to the creek....taken with my Samsung Galaxy phone. Spider.jpgSpidercrop.jpg Regards, Chris Chris, great critter! She looks like she is open for business! I continue to be impressed with the macro capabilities of the phones. It was Missourian, who informed me his great close-ups were bring shot with a phone. When I had inquired about some shots, I was expecting a revelation of employment of a pricey macro lens. But no, the phone cameras are doing a wonderful job. As a bonus they are often with you and that means that a small drama may be readily captured. For example, I was returning from a walk today and noticed a wasp lugging a caterpillar across the sidewalk. I went inside to grab the DSLR. Of course, when I returned, they were gone. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickle_Claw Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 ^Anyone know what that is? Found it on the sidewalk at my campus recently. Not sure at all what species of bug it is only that I don't think I've seen it before. Really odd. Also in another question. When you go out hiking for fossils and see a non-fossil bone (say like an animal bone) would you pick it up or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This looks like one of the native carpenter bees. As to bones in the woods, I'll pick them up, look them over, and put them back to complete their cycle. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 As a bonus they are often with you and that means that a small drama may be readily captured. Absolutely. The phone you will have with you always. Also, I don't like carrying around a large horsey camera, even if I venture out specifically for photography. For example, I was returning from a walk today and noticed a wasp lugging a caterpillar across the sidewalk. I went inside to grab the DSLR. Of course, when I returned, they were gone. Like this?: This is from a video (which is yet another advantage of the phone cam). I spotted the wasp carrying the caterpillar across a bike path. When I approach, the wasp flew away, but it stuck around nearby. I knew it'd return for the bug, so I positioned the camera and waited for it to return. On the other hand, if I ever get into bird photography, it's DSLR or bust. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This bug got whacked by a bird and landed on the roof of my daughter's car. I thought yellow jackets only drank pop? Taken with a 2 year old pantech flex phone. The macro is actually better than the overall shots if I can keep still. It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This bug got whacked by a bird and landed on the roof of my daughter's car. I thought yellow jackets only drank pop? Taken with a 2 year old pantech flex phone. The macro is actually better than the overall shots if I can keep still. Yep, Yellow Jackets eat meat as well as Mountain Dew. I've seen them feeding on all types of done-in critters. Meal.jpg This is from a video (which is yet another advantage of the phone cam). I spotted the wasp carrying the caterpillar across a bike path. When I approach, the wasp flew away, but it stuck around nearby. I knew it'd return for the bug, so I positioned the camera and waited for it to return. On the other hand, if I ever get into bird photography, it's DSLR or bust. LOL, that looks exactly like the wasp/cat duo I missed shooting. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi, I think this butterfly is Acherontia atropos, 6,5 cm (2" 1/2) : It was found dead in a flue. Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I do believe I am seeing the "death's head" marking. This is not a moth we have in the US, so I have never seen one. I looked at this brief article and found the creature has a fascinating association with bees. Very interesting, thank you for the post. Acherontia atropos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi everyone, We had to do a butterfly count this year at school and found there was lots more than last year. I learnt that was because there was lots of wasps last year and not very many this year. And its all to do with the wasps eating the caterpillars we also have lots and lots of spiders this year. I think that's because there are no wasps to eat the flies so the spiders are having a good feed. Regards Elliot Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I do believe I am seeing the "death's head" marking. This is not a moth we have in the US, so I have never seen one. I looked at this brief article and found the creature has a fascinating association with bees. Very interesting, thank you for the post. Acherontia atropos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hi snolly50, My friend breeds the Death Head moth here in the UK...thats interesting you don't have it in the US. Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi everyone, We had to do a butterfly count this year at school and found there was lots more than last year. I learnt that was because there was lots of wasps last year and not very many this year. And its all to do with the wasps eating the caterpillars we also have lots and lots of spiders this year. I think that's because there are no wasps to eat the flies so the spiders are having a good feed. Regards Elliot I am glad that you are learning ecology; there may be no more important a subject in the world today (in the long run, at least). "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi Auspex, It is good fun I've counted hedgehogs and toads this year as well. I helped my dad count banded snails in 2011. Here is a link from my dad. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110427171511.htm Regards, Elliot Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi snolly50, My friend breeds the Death Head moth here in the UK...thats interesting you don't have it in the US. No, I don't believe we have the "death's head" species in the States; but we do have several members of the family, Sphingidae. The Sphinx moths are amazing creatures with their hummingbird-like flight. Where I live in the Southeast, we have a day flying example, the Clearwing moth, Hemaris thysle. The Sphinx are wonderful creatures, but the immature form of one type causes me a lot of trouble. The caterpillars,Tobacco Hornworm voraciously devour my tomato plants! Here is a photo of one of the rascals. Unfortunately for the individual and fortunately for gardeners, it is infested with the larvae of the tiny, parasitic wasp, Contesia congregatus. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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