Bug Eyes

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This is a Widow Skimmer and he has buggy eyes. They are predators .. and the best part, one of their favorite meals is mosquito. I hope they eat all of them.

Last year, after changing my diet to be ketogenic, I did not have as much problems with those blood sucking creatures. I don’t really think there is any connection between that way of eating and mosquito bites, but I will take it.

So far this year I have seen a few, swatting them while in the act of taking a shot at my veins. I’m not a fan.

~ Rick

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Super Spider Dude

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I saw several large spiders this week while hiking. This was a very large dude. Teresa caught one having lunch, but the focus was off. This one is a little dark, but not too bad.

~ Rick

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Two Butterflies and a Wasp

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I could not have planned for this shot. Two butterflies, and a wasp, one flower .. how cool is that.

The yellow butterfly is a Clouded Sulphur. I will post an update once I confirm the second butterfly. I don’t have much to add about the wasp. He was not invited, but came to the party anyway.

~ Rick

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Good Grip

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I love this photo. Look at the details on how this dragonfly is holding onto the blade of grass. So very cool.

I cropped the photo and posted the result so you can see the details on his legs .. just so amazing.

This web page has some really cool facts about the dragonfly.

~ Rick

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Ebony Jewelwing

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This is a Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata). This is a Damselfly photo that Teresa captured recently.

I have a hard time keeping track of all the different species of Dragonfly and Damselfly. If you want to learn more, and sharpen your identification skills, check out this page on Dragonflies and Damselflies.

~ Rick

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