Phaon Crescent Butterfly
This little butterfly is the Phaon Crescent, similar to the Pearl Crescent, and the difference is the wing. The name comes from the crescent-shaped dots on the wings. Its similar […]
Genista Broom Moth Caterpillar
The Genista Broom Moths Caterpillar. These are tenting caterpillars similar to the Eastern Tent Caterpillars. These caterpillars leave silk like strands from leaf to leaf and create a tent or […]
Spiderlings by the hundreds
A short photo hike at Big Pine Tract with an incredible find. Green Lynx Spiderlings Each egg sac contains hundreds of spiderlings and well defended by their mother. Mating […]
Hunchback Bee Fly
First time I have seen this fly at Chassahowitzka WMA, at first I thought it was a Robber Fly. So with a little bit of research, I found this to […]
Orange Holomelina
There is not a whole lot of information about this moth… If I do come across some information, this post will be updated.
Praying Mantis continued!
Taking a look closer when walking along the limestone roads of Chassahowitzka WMA These insects are so neat… and can be overlooked if you don’t “LOOK” for them, a hint, […]
Thought it was a yellow leaf!
I absolutely love Praying Mantis When I drove by I first thought this was a yellow leaf… then realized it was a yellow preying mantis! I have seen brown and […]
Praying Mantis
This is one of the most interesting insects I have been able to photograph. The wonderful life of a Praying Mantis… well a short one. According to some websites, the […]
Green Lynx Spider
Just one of the a few spiders that do not weave a web. These wait patiently for prey to cross their paths. I have seen these spiders on thistles, which […]
Prairie Clover
Blooming now at Chassahowitzka WMA Well, there are three version of this clover. Faey’s, Pink and Florida so I will find out which one it is and update this post. […]
Hanging Thieves
Now this guy is in the Robber Fly family and what make it unique is they have a ability to hang by its forelegs while consuming their meal. This is […]
Florida Nature 