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Wheel bug commented on by suzmonk Maryland, USA9 years ago

Hi Pizor. This is a Wheel Bug, named for the cog-shaped protuberance on its back. A kind of assassin bug, shy and retiring, but it can deliver a painful bite. I think only one species is found in North America ... Arilus cristatus.

Green Huntsman commented on by suzmonk Gosford, New South Wales, Australia9 years ago

Nice job, Stephen ... what a great find!

Common Whitetail commented on by suzmonk Scooba, Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Catching up. The last pic in this series is not as good as the others ... but I thought it might be the female?

Banded Sphinx commented on by suzmonk Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Thank you, ForestDragon! Now that I know what difference I'm looking for, I see you are quite right. I'll make the correction.

Wood Sorel commented on by suzmonk Maryland, USA9 years ago

Hi, Fullmoon, always glad to see new people joining PN! There are a few wood sorrel leaves in your photo, but I think the larger plant in the center might be Hairy Bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta. See what you think ... and happy spotting!

Banded Sphinx commented on by suzmonk Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Looking online a bit more. This might be Banded Sphinx Moth, Eumorpha fasciatus, instead ... any moth experts?

Trash Line Orb Weaver commented on by suzmonk Scooba, Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Thank you, ChiefRedEarth ... so tiny, so fascinating.

Fruit piercing moth commented on by suzmonk Ernakulam, Kerala, India9 years ago

Wonderful photos, Sunny ...

Luna Moth (female) commented on by suzmonk Scooba, Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Thank you, Stephen, very kind of you to say ...

Franck's Sphinx commented on by suzmonk Scooba, Mississippi, USA9 years ago

Saw two more of these this afternoon ... same location. All hatching out at about the same time, perhaps.