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For me it is difficult to distinguish between Xylocopa violacea and Xylocopa valga. But in this photo, this Xylocopa bee shows the back of the thorax so yellowish that it looks like another variety (Xylocopa pubescentes, Xylocopa virginica?) It would be very strange because the photo was taken in Valencia at the end of April.
Is there an entomologist in the room?
iPhone 15 Pro main camera + homemade macro lens for close focusing.

En esta foto, esta abeja Xylocopa muestra el dorso del tórax tan amarillento que parece otra variedad (¿Xylocopa pubescentes, Xylocopa virginica?) Sería muy raro porque la foto la he tomado en Valencia a finales de Abril.

Auf diesem Foto zeigt diese Xylocopa-Biene die Rückseite des Thorax so gelblich, dass sie wie eine andere Art aussieht (Xylocopa pubescentes, Xylocopa virginica?) Es wäre sehr seltsam, weil das Foto Ende April in Valencia aufgenommen wurde.

#macro #macrophotography #shotoniphone
#insects #animals #nature
#xylocopa

A large bee of the genus Xylopa sucking nectar from a flower

Found in a felled tree. I think it's cicada larva. The black thing is the pupa case.
#nature #insects #publicdomain #phonephotography #whydidyoutakethis

Dance of the common brimstones

#nature #naturephotography #insects #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Bindweed turret bee in a southern checkerbloom.

#SanDiego #WildLife #Wildflowers #Insects

Today we learned it is already the second day of #NoMowMay Fortunately in our place this is no problem, because of lazy humans 🙀😹
Tell your humans that it's good for the #insects and #wildlife in general and that it makes #hedgwatch much more fun😻🐾
#nomowdays #nature #catsofx #CatsOfMastodon

After a whole week (wow, time flies) and much ado... one of the most amazing butterflies I've ever seen. The photo doesn't do the color justice!

Sheridan's Hairstreak (Callophrys sheridanii) on myrtle/donkey tail spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)

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#butterflies #insects #CityNatureChallenge #CityNatureChallenge2025 #photography #naturePhotography

A small, iridescent metallic green butterfly nectars on the bright yellow flower clusters of a light green succulent plant. The butterfly's antennae are banded in black and white, and its green wings are edged in white, with a faint white strip going across from top to bottom

Wilde Kampfszenen im Garten: Die Waldameisen jagen Weichkäfer.

#Insects #Insekten #Ants #Bugs #Ameisen #Käfer #Macro #Makro #Naturfotografie #NaturePhotography

Boden mit Erde, kleinen Zweigstücken. Ein länglicher Käfer mit durchsichtigen Flügeln. Auf dessen Rücken sitzt eine weniger als halb so große rotbraune Ameise, eine weitere Ameise attackiert von hinten.

New on Entomology Today: In July 2025, the Columbia Gorge Museum will host "Insects, Spiders, and other Friends," a week-long day camp for 6-to-9-year-olds. The program received a grant from the Chrysalis Fund, which fosters the future of entomology by supporting classroom projects and programs that teach K-12 students about insect science. #entomology #insects #STEM #education https://entomologytoday.org/2025/05/02/entomology-day-camp-support-chrysalis-fund-education-grant/

Cyborg cicadas play Pachelbel’s Canon https://arstechni.ca/dtF4Z #cyborgcicadas #entomology #Science #biobots #Biology #cicadas #insects

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/05/02/james-and-sons-april-auction-4/
A look back at James and Sons' April auction, a brief mention of the County Championship, back in action today, and a photo gallery.
#Auctions #Stamps #PostalHistory #photography #cricket #CountyChampionship #CountyCricket #ESSvSOM #birds #insects #heron #butterflies #bees #beetles #larvae

Prachtige insecten en bloemen. #nature #naturephotography #flowers #insects #zwanenwater

Snuitwaterzweefvlieg op dotterbehandeling

Tent #caterpillars are at it again. Pierce Road, #Harvard #Forest.

#moths #lepidoptera #nature #naturephotography #insects #pollinators #ecology #biology #biodiversity #naturalhistory #wildmassachusetts #CentralMA #Massachusetts #massachusettswildlife #naturalmassachusetts

A mass of silk webbing shaped like a funnel, with numerous small, black caterpillars inside, attached to a thin branch. Surrounding foliage is visible in a woodland setting.

Part 2 today focuses on what I call the 'flatties' from last night. They are flighty little things that do not like to pose (unlike the chunky 'fatties'). Four super visitors.

1) Maiden's Blush (top left)

2) Bloxworth Snout (top right)

3) Seraphim (bl)

4) Least Black Arches (br)

#moth #moths #MothsMatter #lepidoptera #entomology #insects #animals #creatures #mothsandbutterflies #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #biodiversity #conservation #pollinators #animals #naturalworld #alttext

A 2.5cm wide flat moth, much like a butterfly, on a paving slab. It is a creamy colour heavily speckled in red-brown. It has a faint red line running in a shallow U shape from top wing edge left to top wing edge right. It bottom wing edges are fringed.

A flat triangular moth on a paving slab. It is heavily patterned. It is largely light grey with two dark nearly triangular patches of brown pointing inwards about halfway down the wing. The bottom wing corners have light arches with dark spots on them. It has a very long thin snout like Gonzo from the muppets, and two pin head eyes on a miniscule head.

A wide equilateral triangle moth about 2.5cm wide at the bottom. It is a very dusty dark grey colour over a white background. Imagine sieving coaldust or ash over some paper. It has a thin central abdomen and two pinhead eyes.

A 1cm flat arrowhead shaped moth on a paving slab. It has two pinhead eyes. It is very white with three jagged black horizontal lines. The whiteness towards the bottom turns to light dusty grey.

Macro ( #Insects) Photography: "Bumblebees" #bumblebees #insects #bee #jlwerstroh #janetwerstroh #wildlifephotography #wildlife #jlwalbertaphotography #calgary #alberta #canada #calgaryphotographer

Earlier this week I noticed that one of the Georgia mason bees (Osmia georgica) at the front-yard insect hotel had capped off her nest. They use masticated leaves and nectar. Not sure what the white things are. She's since moved on to another paper straw. So busy! #InsectHotel #BeeHotel #bees #insects #pollinators #osmia

Spinach-like plug at the tip of white paper straw that is inserted into a wood block.

Hordes of midges are back, a sign of a healthy ecosystem. Midges (chironomidae) do not bite. If caught in a swarm, close your mouth. Midges can get attracted to light at night. If you leave a porch light on for example, this could be drawing them closer to your home. Make sure your windows are shut or that you have screens on your doors, patio doors and windows. #ecosystem #insects #midges #canada #greatlakes #water https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/swarms-of-midges-are-back-in-toronto-heres-what-the-pesty-insects-are-really-doing/article_0da56e3e-a676-4e68-9f39-6835e3221525.html