Well this week I thought the apocalypse was happening after we had a really bad lightening storm and the morning after I awoke to find a snapping turtle in my driveway. Turns out the snappers are laying their eggs right now. So no apocalypse.

The bugs are really popping this week since it has been in the 80’s. Below is a handsome American carrion beetle (Necrophila americana).

A tortoise beetle

I am strangely entertained by insects that eat other insects. I think insects that prey on other six-legged creatures are grossly overlooked when thinking about things that eat bugs or control populations.

Next is a milkweed beetle. When I put her in my jar she must of got the hint of her impending doom because she starting laying eggs on the side.

And finally, I can’t pass up a moment with a pretty flower.

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*edit*
Almost forgot a picture from this week…a male scorpionfly

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