Robber Fly — Correction: Hammertail
Bugs are cool too!! But small.
This is some type of Robber Fly.

Bugs are cool too!! But small.
This is some type of Robber Fly.

Ok, it’s insect time. Here’s one of my top 3 insects — White-lined Sphinx. Found2 of these beauties at Lake Balmorhea. Interestingly, my camera on pretty high speed seemed to be exactly coordinated with the wingbeats. I always feel that these guys are mimicking hummingbirds to avoid predation.
Allan and I were privileged to watch a second hatch (this time of large flying ants) at LE Woods Picnic Area in the Davis Mountains last week. The flycatchers, acorn woodpeckers and white breasted nuthatch were making flycatching sorties out into space. The jays were picking them up off the ground. Most birds had multiple…
I was also very impressed with night crickets going to town at several locations on my walk!!!!!
In addition to birds, photography of insects has greatly enhanced my NEDs (nature exploration days)!! Was pleased to find 6 examples of my favorite beetle yesterday!
Banana slug in Pac NW.
And here are some additional pix from Davis Mountains in August 2023.