Inchworm

1/160s, f10, 400ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro. cropped

This inchworm (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) was looking for something higher to climb on, but it had to back down after finding nothing in reach.

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Green Hopper

1/160s, f8, 800ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro.

A green leafhopper (Homoptera: Cicindellidae) rests on a leaf.

Spring Cycle

1/60s, f9, 800ISO, autoWB, 18mm. levels adjusted

We went for a ride at Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area today and cycled the Esker and Pine trails; moving fast keeps away the mosquitos.

Yellow Ladyslippers

1/160s, f10, 800ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro.

I was pretty excited to find these ladyslippers (Orchidaceae: Cyripedium parviflorum) growing near the creek, even if they are a common species of ladyslipper.

Red and Black Beetle

1/160s, f11, 400ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro.

Labidomera clivicollis, the swamp milkweed beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) could already be found early in the season, though not on milkweeds, which haven’t yet grown.

Sedge

1/100s, f9, 800ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro.

There were insects to be found today but there were also mosquitoes in great numbers biting me all over. Because this sedge doesn’t fly, it proved to be an easier photographic subject.

Web of Caterpillars

1/160s, f11, 200ISO, autoWB, 90mm Tamron macro. cropped

Eastern tent caterpillars (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae: Malacosoma americanum) are ravaging the cherry trees at my property.