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fisherwr2 > Member of the moth order (Lepidoptera) that resembles a bird dropping.  This protects the moth from predators that preceive it as an inanimate object, and not something to eat.  The resemblance is uncanny - real droppings have a darker solid end while the opposite end tends to be white and more of a liquid.  The fine white hairs at the anterior end of the moth represent this liquid perfectly.  It's important that the moth remain motionless while sitting on a substrate, or it will blow the disguise.  Other insects use this protective technique as well (eg see the image of Limenitis sp. in this gallery)
fisherwr2 > Katydid (Orthoptera: Tetigoniidae) showing the stridulating, or sound producing organ at the base of the wings.  The venation and color of the wings help the insect blend in with it's green, leafy surroundings
fisherwr2 > Spider feeding on an immature bug
fisherwr2 > Broad-winged damselfly, Calopteryx maculata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) sitting on the tip of a fern leaf.   This is also called an ebony jewelwing because of the bright metallic blue-green body parts.  This is a female as indicated by the light brown wings and the white spots (stigmata) near their distal ends.  The males have solid, black wings
fisherwr2 > Damselfly, Calopteryx maculata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) sitting on the tip of a fern leaf.  Note the fine spines on the legs that assist this insect in capturing and holding prey while in flight
fisherwr2 > Platter-full of freshly cooked giant water bugs for sale in an outdoor stall in Bangkok, Thailand, where they are considered a crunchy delicacy.  Often they are crushed and added to spices to make a hot, spicy dippin' sauce for other foods like rice.  These bugs are also known as "toe bitters" as swimmers in ponds and lakes know all too painfully.  In some species the female deposits her eggs on the back of the male, who carries them around until they hatch.  Some of these bugs are 4 inches long
fisherwr2 > Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) feeding on katydid
fisherwr2 > Violin beetle, Mormolyce phyllodes (Coleoptera: Carabidae) the  largest ground beetle in the world
fisherwr2 > Ventral view of a rhinoceros beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) showing one of  the eyes, antennae, and mouthparts near the base of the center horn.  It 's been shown that the larger beetles in this family can lift 850 times their own weight.  That's the same as a 180 pound man lifting 76 tons (that's equal to over fifty, 3,000 pound cars)!  Despite the frightening appearance, this beetle can't hurt a human.  The horns are used for rooting around in leaf litter and soil when looking for food or a place to escape.  Some males use the horns to "fight" other males for territory or a chance to mate.  About all they can do is flip the other guy over.  Some of these beetles are 6 inches long.
Broad-winged damselfly, Calopteryx maculata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) sitting on the tip of a fern leaf. This is also called an ebony jewelwing because of the bright metallic blue-green body parts. This is a female as indicated by the light brown wings and the white spots (stigmata) near their distal ends. The males have solid, black wings
 > Broad-winged damselfly, Calopteryx maculata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) sitting on the tip of a fern leaf.   This is also called an ebony jewelwing because of the bright metallic blue-green body parts.  This is a female as indicated by the light brown wings and the white spots (stigmata) near their distal ends.  The males have solid, black wings
Broad-winged damselfly, Calopteryx maculata (Odonata: Calopterygidae) sitting on the tip of a fern leaf. This is also called an ebony jewelwing because of the bright metallic blue-green body parts. This is a female as indicated by the light brown wings and the white spots (stigmata) near their distal ends. The males have solid, black wings
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Keywords: macro damselfly jewelwing odonata
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