North American
This butterfly was having problems and was on the ground unable to fly. I let it climb onto my hand, and I placed it on the schrub. I checked the next day and it was still there but had died.
The eastern pondhawk is an athletic, swift-flying predator, able to catch damselflies and other insect prey on the wing.
Nymphs of the eastern pondhawk are identifiable by their green eyes. When they leave the water and moult for the final time, the emerging immature adult is dull olive green but over the course of a few hours, the abdomen becomes bright green, there is dark brown banding and the heads take on a metallic green sheen.
The name refers to the club-like widening of the end of the abdomen. This club is usually less pronounced in females and is entirely absent in some Clubtails.
Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures. Fossil records go back to Carboniferous times which means that the insects were flying more than 300 million years ago, predating dinosaurs by over 100 million years and birds by approximately 150 million.
This species may be found in habitats such as cypress swamplands, coastal swamplands, wet riparian forests, bay forests, and savannas.
Largest katydid in U.S, over 65 mm long. RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
Dragonfly in RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
Dragonfly in RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
Dragonfly sunbathing. RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
The black and yellow mud daubers are solitary insects that build nests out of mud.
The monarch is one of the most abundant and widely recognized butterflies in the world. Taken in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida - 7/5/2018
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Riverfront Park, RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
Riverfront Park, RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
RiverTown, St Johns, Florida
While not a threat to humans, if not handled properly, a Zelus longipes bite can cause a burning sensation with swelling that may last for several days. In the background a nymph of the milkeed can be seen.
Riverfront Park, St Johns, Florida, 32259
Riverfront Park, St Johns, Florida, 32259
Most species occur in eastern North America. Taken in Canton, Ohio
Flying just above the lake for a while this guy decided to take a break.
Took this picture while eating on the patio of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
The Red Admiral over-winters in south Texas.
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