I thought it was early for Monarchs to be back here in Ontario, but we have been seeing them for over a week now.
Églantine caught this Spreadwing Damselfly by our pond. I'm not sure if its a Common or a Slender Spreadwing. Any ideas?
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
More Insects
This Ladybird Beetle (aka Ladybug) only had spots on the back part of its elytron (front wing).
I thought it was early for Monarchs to be back here in Ontario, but we have been seeing them for over a week now.
Églantine caught this Spreadwing Damselfly by our pond. I'm not sure if its a Common or a Slender Spreadwing. Any ideas?
I thought it was early for Monarchs to be back here in Ontario, but we have been seeing them for over a week now.
Églantine caught this Spreadwing Damselfly by our pond. I'm not sure if its a Common or a Slender Spreadwing. Any ideas?
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6 comments:
Fantastic insect photos!
More wonderful closeups. Such exquisite detail and vivid colours. I haven't studied insects; you and Eglantine are tempting me in that direction.
Wonderful photos as always.
Thanks to all for all the positive comments.
Pam, I look forward to your new photos on Arizona insects. They are generally easier than birds and often just as colourful.
I come to your blog whenever i have a minute to just sigh and relax over the beauty of it all. Wonderful.
Beautiful insect photos. Your lady beetle looks much like the Five-spotted lady beetle (Hippodamia quinquesignata) which is a native species, but it does differ just a little. It's probably another of the native species, but I can't tell you which one as there are so many. Not sure about your spreadwing damselfly either. If the wings were a bit honey-coloured, it could be the Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus). Unfortunately, damselflies are usually difficult to ID from a photo. We saw our first Monarch of the season out in the yard last Friday in late afternoon.
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