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White Witch Moth commented on by schaeffer.smith San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico11 years ago

Really really cool

Pygmy Grasshopper commented on by schaeffer.smith Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

This is a Pygmy grasshopper (Tetriginae), but that's as far as I have gotten. Any help on species is appreciated.

Green Lynx Spider commented on by schaeffer.smith Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

I think it is a carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Juvenile Coopers Hawk commented on by schaeffer.smith Boulder, Colorado, USA11 years ago

Possibly a broad-winged hawk but I don't think they're found any further west than boulder.

Gray Catbird commented on by schaeffer.smith New Haven, Connecticut, USA11 years ago

Looks like it may be a gray catbird. I'm not sure about your locale though.

Thread-Waisted Wasp commented on by schaeffer.smith Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

Thanks for the information bee.jacbs and for the compliment Ava. I added a 4th photo of the wasp covering his hole. I ran out of time earlier and didn't get to upload it.

Ebony Jewelwing commented on by schaeffer.smith Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

They really sparkle. I'm hoping to get a cleaner shot soon now that I have it identified.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Male) commented on by schaeffer.smith Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

Willie, that's fascinating. I've watched these birds for years and have never paid close enough attention to catch that. And thanks for the extra help. This poor business major needs all the biology help I can get.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Male) commented on by schaeffer.smith Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

That makes sense to me. Thanks for the help.

Bumble Bee on Passion Flower commented on by schaeffer.smith Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA11 years ago

Huge compliment, Joshua. Thanks.