Finally some spring-like weather stirring a few insects to life. Common Damsel Bug hanging out on the wall of the arena.
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Finally some spring-like weather stirring a few insects to life. Common Damsel Bug hanging out on the wall of the arena.
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The last hurrah for insects as winter weather is forecast to move into the area in the next couple of days. Nice capture of a Damsel Bug (Nabis roseipennis) to wrap up the season.
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It is not "officially" winter yet. But the Winter Crane Flies are here!
An Early Leafhopper that decided to rebel against its name and appear late in the season.
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Insect season is for the most part done up here as the gray days of November prevail. But Fall Cankerworm Moths are thankfully still around.
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A tiny but colourful insect to brighten up a November day: Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle.
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So nice to see a bright red insect in the gray days of November: Typical Leafhopper - Gyponana gladia.
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When most of the other insects have packed it in for the season, the Common Drone Fly sticks around a bit longer. Encourages me to be in denial that the season is ending!
One of the last of the last - a Striped Sweat Bee braving the cool, late October temperature at one of the few wildflowers still blooming.