WebFeb 17, 2015 · The BugLady had some good luck stalking dragonflies in the summer of 2014, even the elusive Common Green Darner sat still for her (finally). She was also able to tiptoe up on some mosaic darners, and now she’s … WebMar 10, 2015 · The BugLady loves when that happens. Stonefly. Not a true fly (which are Diptera—“two wings”), stoneflies belong to the order Plecoptera (“folded wings”). Stoneflies have two sets of wings, on which …

Black Saddlebags Dragonfly (Family Libellulidae)

WebAug 19, 2014 · Most BugFans are familiar with crane flies (those giant, non-biting “mosquitoes” in the family Tipulidae) (keep an eye out—some of the fall-flying Tipulids are pretty spectacular). Phantom crane flies belong in … WebApr 3, 2012 · A black fly look-alike: A few years ago during a walk along a Lake Michigan bluff in late April, the BugLady noticed swarms of small flies that filled the air and coated the fuzzy limbs of the staghorn sumac. At … howells bleakley ibm mbse

Signal Fly (Family Platystomatidae) - Field Station

WebJul 8, 2014 · Adult males are smallish, “bug-eyed,” glow-in-the-dark beetles with very short wing covers ( elytra) and phenomenal, bipectinate antennae ( their fringes have fringes ). Males sometimes come to lights at night, so … WebFeb 14, 2024 · Chrysomelidae is a very large, diverse family of beetles that are vegetarians both as larvae (roots, stems, leaves) and as adults (leaves, flower parts). They often target specific plants and are named after them. … WebApr 19, 2011 · Western Thatch Ants. Western thatch ants (WTAs) build impressive mounds averaging 8” tall, 2 ½’ to 3’ across, and 5’ deep (the water table is a big factor) with 17,000 inhabitants (max is 30,000, plus or minus). The ants make chambers in the soil and then they cover the top of the nest with “thatch”—small twigs (up to several ... howells bradford limited