Let's See Those Insect Photographs...

[MarkinAZ]

The other evening, my daughter had pointed out to her mother and myself, a couple of large beetles outside the front door. I thought maybe they might be June bugs.

This morning, the two beetles were still out on the front door area (doing that beetle thing I guess) as I was leaving to do some field work. So I pulled out my camera and set in on its macro setting and took these:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures063.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures058.jpg

I looked the beetles up on-line and they are either a Lined June Bug or a Ten-Line June Bug.

If you have some insect photo's, please share...:D

[JaKaacH]

How could they be June bugs? Its August...:D


Nice shots Mark.

[Negncic]

Great pictures. I cannot even get cigars to photograph well. :confused:

[SmokeyJoe]

The scourge of Cigar Asylum...

The Dreaded

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Cigars/tobacco_beetle.jpg

Tobacco Beetle!!!

[MarkinAZ]

The scourge of Cigar Asylum...

The Dreaded Tobacco Beetle!!!

Yes... Not the most welcomed of beetles:td

[pnoon]

The scourge of Cigar Asylum...

The Dreaded

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/Cigars/tobacco_beetle.jpg

Tobacco Beetle!!!

http://andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org/blog/libchoice/images/woman-screaming.jpg

[Cigarcop]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d606b3127ccefaa3b50f760e00000030O00AcNGLNu0bNW IPbz4U/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[DougBushBC]

This was shot by a friend of mine, its a fake insect.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WzSZoBJDIGQ/THektEQiowI/AAAAAAAADVY/INuseNQ8rgI/s800/Hopper.jpg

[MiamiE]

What the heck is that?

[Big_Ern]

This was shot by a friend of mine, its a fake insect.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WzSZoBJDIGQ/THektEQiowI/AAAAAAAADVY/INuseNQ8rgI/s800/Hopper.jpg
wow. they must have sat for a long time to get that shot.

[CigarNut]

Some very cool pics! It seems like I never have a (good) camera with me when something picture-worthy occures :rolleyes:

[M1903A1]

What the heck is that?

Bug on the water's surface with a big fish going after it.

[cle_smoker]

No clue what this is, but it looked pretty cool.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CXVaM-svlgk/THe4VwTRdVI/AAAAAAAAF_w/QE4k8DchkQQ/s800/dsc_0042_cropped.jpg

[HK3-]

What the heck is that?

Looks like a trout to me. :)

[Skywalker]

The other evening, my daughter had pointed out to her mother and myself, a couple of large beetles outside the front door. I thought maybe they might be June bugs.

This morning, the two beetles were still out on the front door area (doing that beetle thing I guess) as I was leaving to do some field work. So I pulled out my camera and set in on its macro setting and took these:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures063.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures058.jpg

I looked the beetles up on-line and they are either a Lined June Bug or a Ten-Line June Bug.

If you have some insect photo's, please share...:D


I found one of these on my front porch right before the Chico Herf, last Saturday! We all joked about it being a tobacco beetle.

Thanks Mark!!!

[Skywalker]

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/01/4201-004-BA4695B9.jpg
Found one of these at the Pig Roast, Barn Herf! It landed on Mike (BorisTheBlade)... I saved his life!!!:D

It's called a snake fly!!!

[HK3-]

Took this one while doing the longest ash contest.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2432.jpg

[BlackDog]

I took these pictures on a camping trip last summer. I believe it's a Polyphemus moth.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=4647

[hotreds]

To paraphrase a former President: "It all depends on the meaning of 'insect.'"

[T.G]

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-11/21/xin_5521104211120609182735.jpg

[Mr B]

These guys guarded my Tomatoes last season. Their leg span was about the size of a Silver Dollar. They laid 2 egg sacs the size of golf balls in my tomatoes. The new spawn has hatched and are setting up shop in this years veggies. Those are Yellow Jackets in the one web.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb5322d5d98100000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb52068ff98500000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb53418c997100000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb52d536b9cd00000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[Mr B]

I took these pictures on a camping trip last summer. I believe it's a Polyphemus moth.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=4647

Beautiful!!

[Mr B]

Awesome pics guys!

[markem]

This one is just plain strange. I included a link to the site that posted the pic

http://s4.hubimg.com/u/1100747_f520.jpg

http://hubpages.com/hub/Strange-and-Funny-Insects

[MarkinAZ]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb5322d5d98100000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/


Yeah, I don't know the name of that spider Brent, but have had them setting up shop in my Tomatoes too. Always figure there's enough room for everyone:)

[E.J.]

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8016/mantisp.jpg

He is one I took a while back....

[MarkinAZ]

Nice looking mantis shot EJ...

[SterlingCigarMan]

This was in the back yard.

http://www.2catzandadog.com/images/Fussy1.jpg

[BTcigars]

These guys guarded my Tomatoes last season. Their leg span was about the size of a Silver Dollar. They laid 2 egg sacs the size of golf balls in my tomatoes. The new spawn has hatched and are setting up shop in this years veggies. Those are Yellow Jackets in the one web.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb5322d5d98100000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb52068ff98500000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb53418c997100000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d722b3127ccefb52d536b9cd00000030O01AaM2TVm1ZsQ e3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Anyone know the name of these spiders? There is a park in my area that has a large foot bridge and the setup shop there. Ive seen them attact some large bees before!

[MarkinAZ]

Anyone know the name of these spiders? There is a park in my area that has a large foot bridge and the setup shop there. Ive seen them attact some large bees before!

Cross Spider Araneus diadematus
Also known as European garden spider, Diadem spider, or Cross Orbweaver
Family Araneidae (Orb Weavers)
http://depts.washington.edu/natmap/photos/invertebrates/cross_spider_03tk.jpg
Description: The Cross Spider or Garden Spider is a very common and well-known orb-weaver spider in Western Europe. Individual spiders can range from light yellow, to orange-brown or dark grey, but all European garden spiders have mottled markings across the back with five or more large white dots forming a cross. Usually, the cross-like markings are quite visible. The mother puts eggs in a small coccon, which looks more like a little web.
How big are they? Adult females range in length from 6.5 to 20 millimeters, and the males are 5.5 to 13 millimeters long.
Range / Habitat: Introduced in the United States from Western and Northern Europe. The cross spider lives in parts of North America, in a range extending from New England and the Southeast to California and the Northwestern United States and adjacent parts of Canada.
The cross spider is common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, meadows, woodland clearings and hedgerows. It is commonly encountered next to buildings with exterior lighting. The spiders can be found in lighted stairwells of structures in rural areas.
Diet: flying insects, such as, flies and mosquitoes.

[BTcigars]

Very cool, Mark. Thanks!

[HK3-]

Yesterday when I was watering my garden I saw something running around on the ground and I thought it was a wounded hummingbird.... Biggest moth i've ever seen that wasn't a luna moth.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2517.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2505.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2503.jpg

[Mr B]

Wow Hal, that moth is fricking huge!

Thanks for the info Mark. I brought another real big one home form the park on Sun. He already set up shop in my Wisteria out front.

[Mr B]

Very cool pic of the Mantis E.J. I usually hatch 2-3 Mantis eggs in my yard every year. They are laying egg sacs naturally now and my kids find them down the street at their friends houses too.
My area is not a usuall spot for these to occure naturally. Its a little cold here in the evenings, but they seem to do well now.

[Ratters]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0020-5.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0025-5.jpg

[Shemp Howard]

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8016/mantisp.jpg

He is one I took a while back....

I see you've met my mother in law.

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Heres a pic of my P. Regalis (Indian Ornamental)
Her name is Shagahod and as you can see from the pic she is a monster ^^
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/Cindel_bucket/P-regalis25.jpg
I dont recomend holding this species im stupid do not copy me :hn

[HK3-]

I know, it's not an insect... I found this little guy hiding inside my sprinkler control box mounted on the side of the house. From what I can tell it looks like a rat snake. Really wanted to grab him but I wondered if he was safe to touch. After finding out, he was gone when I returned to pick him up.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2537.jpg

[BTcigars]

I know, it's not an insect... I found this little guy hiding inside my sprinkler control box mounted on the side of the house. From what I can tell it looks like a rat snake. Really wanted to grab him but I wondered if he was safe to touch. After finding out, he was gone when I returned to pick him up.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2537.jpg

You were wondering about safety when picked up a wild and potentially dangerous reptile?! Wuss :D

[MarkinAZ]

Heres a pic of my P. Regalis (Indian Ornamental) Her name is Shagahod and as you can see from the pic she is a monster ^^I dont recomend holding this species im stupid do not copy me :hn

That's one big and fuzzy spider Kyle...:tu

I know, it's not an insect... I found this little guy hiding inside my sprinkler control box mounted on the side of the house. From what I can tell it looks like a rat snake. Really wanted to grab him but I wondered if he was safe to touch. After finding out, he was gone when I returned to pick him up...

Even though not venomous, they apparently do have a decent bite:D

[Dave128]

I think I'm gonna have very bad dreams after seeing those spiders. They are my #1 fear in this world. I have many cans of raid around my house to help get rid of those evil, vile creatures.

[kenstogie]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRawd1wZnI/AAAAAAAAAD0/1CArxPCNmpM/s800/IMG_1834.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRaf91wZlI/AAAAAAAAADk/mCnuuUmPPOs/s800/IMG_1776.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRam91wZmI/AAAAAAAAADs/ZBQvX9ZLOeE/s800/IMG_1778.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRa891wZoI/AAAAAAAAAD8/eI-aHM_Swzw/s800/IMG_1845.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRa-t1wZpI/AAAAAAAAAEE/tFdkBJWE6sc/s800/IMG_1854.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/TJj151PXQ5I/AAAAAAAAEys/vbCe9OWtH_4/s800/IMG_1691.JPG

[kenstogie]

The previous pix were when me and "friend" ;) went for a hike a few years ago and these were some of the picks. ;) ;) There was a story about this very day at CS but is now apparantly in digit heaven.

[Mr B]

Very nice use of the Macro, kenstogie. Very nice.

[kenstogie]

Really it was just an old Canon A620 p-n-s, but it really worked very well.

[MarkinAZ]

Nice looking photo's Ken, especially #47 w/the butterfly:tu

[MarkinAZ]

Daughter and some of her friends came running in this evening and said I should see some grasshoppers they discovered:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures008.jpg

[Wolfgang]

Yesterday when I was watering my garden I saw something running around on the ground and I thought it was a wounded hummingbird.... Biggest moth i've ever seen that wasn't a luna moth.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2517.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2505.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2503.jpg

I believe thats a Cicada.

Heres a luna moth.
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs21/i/2007/235/d/7/Luna_Moth_by_Pluckinthaguitarra.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

Cicada:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/cicada2.jpg

[bigdix]

Cicadas were cool, until I moved to Okinawa...they are the size of a golfball here and have no concept of personal space....and they scream bloody murder when they fly!! :D

[hammondc]

Argiope aurantia
also known as the Black and Yellow Garden Spider or Corn Spider


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/hammondc/DSC_0015.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/hammondc/DSC_0013.jpg

[HK3-]

Looks like the writing spider in my garden. Great pictures :tu

[Dave128]

That's a nasty looking creature.

[HK3-]

That's a nasty looking creature.

I think it's on your shoulder. :)

[Dave128]

I think it's on your shoulder. :)

If it was, I think the entire planet would hear me scream like a little school girl.

[kenstogie]

Nice looking photo's Ken, especially #47 w/the butterfly:tu

Thanks Mark! (especially coming from a fellow photographer)

[srduggins]

Here's one of those black and yellow garden spiders with striped legs:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/srduggins/Road%20Trip/Green%20Swamp/2009/P1100869-1.jpg

and a lynx spider on sarracenia:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/srduggins/Road%20Trip/Green%20Swamp/2009/P1100822-1.jpg

ans some bizarre armored, spiked spider that likes to hang out across the trail:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/srduggins/Road%20Trip/Green%20Swamp/2009/P1100837-1.jpg

[Dave128]

:< I'm thinking I don't care for this thread anymore.

[MarkinAZ]

...ans some bizarre armored, spiked spider that likes to hang out across the trail:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f181/srduggins/Road%20Trip/Green%20Swamp/2009/P1100837-1.jpg


Kinda makes you wonder why the spikes evolved as such huh?