Tag Archives: Insect

A Brief Look at the Dragonfly Transformation

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The dragonfly begins its life as an aquatic larva also called a nymph. Dragonflies live in ponds and calm areas of rivers and streams. While in this larval form, the dragonfly is a predator, feasting on mosquito larvae, aquatic insects, … Continue reading

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Mega Wasp

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For the last couple summers I have caught fleeting glimpses of some type of “mega-wasp” flying by as I tended the barbecue grill in our backyard. Although I never received an entomology degree as intended, I still maintain an interest … Continue reading

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Warning! Have you seen this Beetle?

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It would be very surprising if you have. Why? Because it does not exist. At least not in the real world. This drawing was rendered using Adobe Photoshop (CS2). Although I have used Photoshop for quite some time, a vast … Continue reading

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