New: hive-101587All contenthive-129948krhive-196917steemzzanhive-183959hive-180932photographyhive-185836hive-166405uncommonlabhive-183397hive-150122hive-101145hive-144064hive-188619bitcoinhive-145157hive-184714krsuccesshive-103599lifehive-193637hive-180301hive-109690TrendingNewHotLikersultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • 7 months agoArizona Azure butterflySeveral dainty Azure butterflies ( Celastrina ladon ) 🦋 congregated around some wet dirt where I had poured out some water while I was prospecting down in Stanton. These little butterflies are…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.Velvet Mite out in the Arizona hillsThis little Velvet Mite was out and about rather late in the season as they normally are active from late Spring through to the Fall when recent rains have moistened the landscape. Not much…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.Praying Mantis on the hunt in my gardenI spotted this prowling Mantis on my tomato plants looking like it was on a hunt. Despite not being green to blend in with the foliage , stealth appears to have been the key to snagging an…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.Tarantula out for a strollThis male Tarantula wasn't too happy when we crossed paths out in arid central California this weekend. Despite their size and general appearance these spiders aren't generally considered that…indextrader24 (73)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.🌈Nancy - Nosferatu Spinne aus Haft entlassen...🤩Am Sonntag Abend konnte ein Spezial Einsatzkommando des Innenraumministeriums - bewaffnet mit einer Tupperdose - Nancy die Spinne im Rahmen einer außerplanmäßigen Sonderoperation überwältigen…janasilver (66)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.Chrysolina americana - kann denn Liebe Sünde sein?Rosmarin Käfer Fundort: Düsseldorf Monat: September Beschreibung: Grün-rot gestreifter metallisch glänzendes Käferpaar, welches sich im Spätsommer vergnügt. Das Vorspiel dauerte…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearLook but don't touchBeing showy or colorful in the avian world is often used to attract a mate. In the insect world it often indicates that the creature is distasteful or in the case of this caterpillar toxic to…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearAlong came a spiderDuring my afternoon walk I came upon this Orb Spider ( Banded Garden Spider or Argiope trifasciata ) on the exposed pavement instead of their usual large delicate webs strung higher in the…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearButterflies enjoying a mudhole in arid ArizonaWater is precious, especially here in the arid Southwest. A damp spot in this usually dry creek bed provides a welcome source of moisture (and dissolved minerals from the nearby copper mines) for…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearAn angry Black WidowI was packing my prospecting equipment into my car when I spotted a large tangle of spider webs on my drywasher blower. Sure enough a very large female Black Widow ( Latrodectus hesperus ) had…indextrader24 (73)in hive-101587 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.🤩 Lauf, Lauterbach - Lauf! 🤩Meine Nosferatu Spinne🕷️, die ich im Frühjahr auf Lauterbach getauft hatte und dann fern ab in der Wildnis freigelassen habe ist offenbar wieder zurück. Zumindest trafen wir uns heute zufällig im…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearArizona Azure enjoying a mealA few of these dainty beauties were busy around the butterfly garden at the Page Springs hatchery. Thankfully they were content enough to be still long enough for a few photos with my phone.ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearMilkweed Tussock Moth catepillarsA little butterfly garden at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery had a section of Milkweed plants to provide food for Monarch Butterflies. Instead of Monarch caterpillars the milkweed were being…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearJumping spider on the huntAlright, I know spiders are arachnids and not insects but since there isn't a "Fascinating Spiders" community we'll go with this one I came across this nice jumping spider perched among a…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearJust don't touchThis pair of mating Black blister Beetles ( Meloe barbarus ) that I came upon during my morning walk know they have little to fear from predators. Touch one of these beetles and they will…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • last yearDragonfly rescueA pair of mating Darner (not sure of which species) dragonflies flew too close to the lake here in Prescott, AZ and ended up in the water. One managed to avoid getting soaked and flew off while…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • 3 years agoGrape Sphinx MothI spotted this beauty clinging to a wall yesterday afternoon on my walk. This Grape Sphinx Moth Eumorpha achemon is typical of the family. Large body with powerful wings (mostly nocturnal)…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • 3 years agoBlister Beetle - Look but don't touchThe Summertime heat is rapidly approaching here in the central Arizona hills but the almost 6000 foot elevation and tall pine trees help cool the area around the creek. While prospecting along Lynx…ultratrain (62)in hive-101587 • 3 years agoSpiders out enjoying a late Winter sunny day in ArizonaWith a bright sun in the sky the thermometer down in Congress, AZ was up to 70 degrees today. This spider took advantage of the nice weather to sun itself long enough for a few quick pictures before…farsyazwan (27)in hive-101587 • 3 years agoBig antA big leafcutter ant See the ant here
