6-spotted tiger beetle.
Some kind of snake.
4 Eastern lubber grasshopper nymphs. There were many more in the immediate area. These little nymphs will grow up to be large (about 3" long,) and colorful.
Little wood satyr butterfly.
Bronze frog.
Bumblebee on some kind of wild pea plant.
Stay tuned for more discoveries in Pt. II!In art news, my Sun through Live Oaks photo is Nature Photo of the Week over on The Nature Conservancy's blog.
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lovely and lovingly rendered by the heart of a local and artist!
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Your header looks beautiful, Lana.
Glad you are getting out on spring walks with Charles. I like to get out a lot before the poison ivy takes hold and the ticks proliferate!
I've never seen grasshoppers such as those! I wonder if the adults keep the red stripe?
I may not always be able to handle the subject matter, but I'm always impressed by the clarity of your pictures.
Real live beings are so astonishing in their variety and often unexpectedness. You've got it down ~~
Hey beautiful Lana,
Love the color on the first one -- it's stunning! Beautiful shots!
I love those grasshoppers. I have never seen those before.
Cloudia; Thanks. :)
Lynda; Glad you like the header. :) We have to get out in the Spring, because Summers here are just too brutal. As for the grasshoppers, they lose the stripe, but turn all different colors; yellows, reds, etc. They also get HUGE!
Travis; You're too kind. :)
Erik & Michelle; Thanks, hon.
Mark; Thank you. They're a fairly common sight in our area.
the green beetle is beautiful!
Thanks, Nina. They're all over down here!
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