~ Identification corrections always welcome ~
A stunning Common Buckeye Butterfly alights on a blade of grass
A delightfully fuzzy Hickory Tussock Caterpillar makes a meal of a plant leaf
Filtered sunlight enhances the striking wings of a Viceroy Butterfly
A colorful Black-and-yellow Argiope wraps its unfortunate prey ~ I was one step away from walking through the web before I spotted this busy, large spider (female ~ 3/4 - 1 1/8")
I visited the same spider four days later to find it feasting of web captured insects
This Common Clearwing Hummingbird Moth surprised me by landing on a locust leaf directly in front of where I was standing ~ I had never seen one stationary prior to this occurrence
A Beautiful Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly explores a fragrant milkweed plant
I found this large, fuzzy, yellow American Dagger Caterpillar dining on lush green ground cover ~ I observed it most often on the underside of the leaves
This is the same American Dagger Moth Caterpillar viewed from a different angle ~ Surprisingly, it stayed in the same general area feeding for at least six days
Bristly Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars collectively swallow up the leaves of a Common Milkweed plant
A delicate, tiny Gray Hairstreak Butterfly perches atop a Common Milkweed bud
This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar has developed what appears to be large eyes, though they are not ~ The purpose of these distinctive eyespots is to resemble the look of a larger creature or snake, thus scare away predators
This warty toad was larger than my fist ~ It was seen hopping about our building site ~ I believe this is an American Toad
Your photos are truly amazing - love the one of the caterpillar with the face. To be able to capture nature at its best is a real gift. Well done you.
ReplyDeleteAlways Awesome and Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis post would make a Nature Lover out of anyone reading it ...... Beautiful images of these lovely creatures!!
Super shots!
ReplyDeleteAs usual...some wonderful photos! I love the caterpillars eating! LOL I even loved the spiders! Go figure! ^_^
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots.
ReplyDeletespectacular shots! love the underside of the caterpillar showing his little red feed. :)
ReplyDeleteJulie, Another series of "stellar" shots. I love the caterpillars, and the angles you have taken the photos from make them all the more interesting. The moths, butterflies, and that colorful spider are all great photos. Another enjoyable excursion through your post! Have a wonderful week. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteOOOOOHHHHH espectaculares imagenes que espero algun dia poderlas hacer ahora mismo me faltan medios y conocimiento fotografico saludos
ReplyDeleteWhow Julie .. you continue to amaze me with another series of superb photography of your local wildlife.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures and great details, nice colors.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning collection of photos I especially loved seeing the red feet of American Dagger Moth Caterpillar what a surprise.
Regards
Guy
Wow, what an awesome set of bugs in this one post..loved the pics... :)
ReplyDeleteHi Julie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful butterfly pictures. Great collours and sharpness. The photo's of the spider and the caterpillar are outstanding. Compliments for your work!
Grtz Ben
Amazing photography! Love the spiders :)
ReplyDeleteWow! these are all wonderful to see...beautiful images.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeletewonderful subjects, angles and light!! amazing details and colors!!
i wish i could do this!!
These are all stunning but especially the Butterflies. When in America/Canada The Common Buckeye is the one Butterfly I have really wanted to see but have always missed. Maybe next time. Sue
ReplyDeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteGood eye for the close ups my friend! I particularly like the one of the back side of the the holey leaf full of hungry caterpillars. Good work.
These are all so awesome!! The milkweed eaten by caterpillars is an easy favorite! Thanks for sharing all of these.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, especially the caterpillars! Always love seeing your blog. . . :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I especially liked the one of the caterpillar with the large eyes. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJulie: I have to bestow another name on you--the Beautiful Fauna Whisperer. You have a remarkable aptitude for disclosing the wonders that are all around us. Thank you:)
ReplyDeleteYour observation of your subjects is amazing. I really like the milkweed caterpillars. The underside of the dagger moth caterpillar with the pinkish feet is quite reveling. As always, your photos are all exceptional.
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Gostei.
Volto.
You capture Natures Splendor beautifully by becoming and connecting with all that is beautiful. Love your photos and your blog.
ReplyDeleteSome of the most stunning photographs. The Caterpillars are just amazing. You are a real natural Julie. John
ReplyDeleteJulie, Just took another scroll through your post--just as amazing the second time through as it was the first. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteLove your site! Beautiful wildlife photography :)
ReplyDeleteGreat macro shots!
ReplyDeleteNature is at its best. This is mine first visit here. I am a nature and travel lover. I really feel glad after watching amazing captures of nature. I will surely follow this blog in the future for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love the caterpillar's...never seen any like these. So cute. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteWow, wonderful images. Beautiful post
ReplyDeleteYour American Dagger Moth is actually a Spotted Apatelodes. See
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