Think this is the Yellow Pansy butterfly, Junonia hierta. The male was displaying courtship behavior, repeatedly flying, fluttering, around a female.
Mesmerizing to watch 🦋.
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A stink bug
A southern green stink bug (Grüne Reiswanze/ Nezara Viridula) sitting in a leaf.
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What can happen is a tiny larva can burrow inside a larger chunk of wood, and its difficult to monitor the animal's growth and health should it do so.
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Another one from earlier in the year.
A male Field Grasshopper (Chorthippus brunneus).
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Mydaea #mydaea #muscidae #flymacro #insectmacro #macroinsect #insectphotography #macrophotography #macro_perfection #macro_captures #macrophoto #macroshots #insectlover #macroinsects #insectsofinstagram #macro_world #naturemacro #macronature #wildlifephotography #macro_bug
Mydaea
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Bombus
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Episyrphus balteatus @Nature #EpisyrphusBalteatus #MarmaladeHoverfly #Hoverfly #Hoverflies #InsectPhotography #InsectsOfInstagram #Pollinators #GardenInsects #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #MacroPhotography #MacroPerfection #CloseUpShot #InsectMacro #NatureMacro #Biodiversity
Episyrphus balteatus
@Nature
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#rainbowstagbeetle larvae growing fast!
These little ones hatched back in June and are still ready to ✈️
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The tie does not prevent the beetle from eating- as they eat with their tongues, not their mandibles. As soon as breeding is done, the tie is removed. #whatacreaturecomic #beetle #insectsofinstagram #stagbeetle #beetlefight #rainbowstagbeetle #mandibletie #mandible
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Monarch Butterfly Belmont North Carolina 2025
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Koninginnenpage 🦋📸
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Rainbow Stag Beetle Larvae (Phalacrognathus muelleri), Hatched 6/20/2025
PM for details
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A close-up, vertical shot of two Small Tortoiseshell butterflies on a cluster of tiny white flowers. The butterfly at the top is in flight with its wings spread wide, while the other butterfly is perched below on a flower head. The background is a soft blur of green foliage. The scene is bright and highlights the vibrant orange and black patterns on the butterflies' wings.
Floral Landings. #butterfly #butterflylove #insectsofinstagram #naturelover #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #naturephotography #gardenlife #smartphonephotography #photography #beautyofnature #insects #lepidoptera #butterflywings
A close-up, top-down shot of a large brown and black butterfly with intricate patterns and white spots on its wings, hanging upside down from a green leafy plant. The focus is sharp on the butterfly's body and wings, with the green leaves slightly blurred in the background.
Flutter then Rest. #butterfly #lepidoptera #naturelovers #macrophotography #insectsofinstagram #wildlife #naturephotography #butterflywings #insectphotography #beautifulbutterflies #smartphonephotography #photography #discoverwildlife #macro
Stag Beetles like this female Rainbow Stag here eat with their feathery tongues. In the wild they'll eat sap flows, and fermenting fruit.
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You may have seen a hornet mimic hoverfly in your garden this year - they are huge!
Head to our Wildlife Sightings page if you do spot one 👇
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Thorn & Amberwing This is a high-resolution, full-color macro photograph taken from a slightly elevated perspective, looking down at a dragonfly perched on a leafy plant. The main subject is a dragonfly, positioned horizontally across the center of the image. The dragonfly has a slender, yellow-orange body and head, with a segmented abdomen. Its thorax appears a bit more brownish-yellow. The head is large with prominent, dark compound eyes. The four transparent wings, characteristic of the order Odonata, are spread out and have a delicate network of veins. They reflect a subtle iridescent sheen. The wings are longer than the body, and the total wingspan occupies a significant portion of the image. The dragonfly is likely from the family Libellulidae, commonly known as skimmers. A possible genus could be Sympetrum, the "darter" dragonflies. The dragonfly is resting on a plant with numerous green leaves and thorny stems. The leaves are a vibrant green, with a slightly glossy texture. The plant appears to be a species of rose, genus Rosa. The thorns are sharp and reddish-brown, scattered along the stems, which are in focus directly beneath and around the dragonfly. The background is a soft-focus blur of more green leaves and some patches of brownish soil or mulch, creating a bokeh effect that makes the dragonfly and its immediate surroundings stand out sharply. In the bottom left corner, there is a watermark: "@ahaktekin". Another, similar watermark appears in the bottom right corner: "©ahaktekin". These are likely the photographer's social media handle and copyright notice. The lighting is bright and even, suggesting it was taken outdoors on a sunny day. The overall impression is one of a detailed, close-up nature photo that highlights the beauty and intricacy of the dragonfly.
Thorn & Amberwing / Diken & Kehribar Kanat
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A close-up, high-angle shot of a vibrant Red Admiral butterfly resting on a purple hydrangea flower. The butterfly's wings are open, revealing a pattern of black with bright orange bands and white spots. The hydrangea is in full bloom, with shades of purple and pink petals visible. Green leaves are in the background.
Hydrangea and Butterfly. #butterfly #hydrangea #naturephotography #gardenlife #macrophotography #insectsofinstagram #redadmiral #purpleflowers #wildlifephotography #summerblooms #flowerpower #closeupphotography #naturelovers #smartphonephotography #photography
A macro photograph of several Six-spot Burnet moths with distinctive red and black wings, resting on a cluster of small, vibrant yellow tansy flowers. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of green and brown, highlighting the intricate details of the moths and flowers.
Six, Six-Spot Burnet Moths. #SixSpotBurnetMoth #BurnetMoth #MothsOflreland #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #InsectsofInstagram #WildflowersOflreland #IrishWildlife #TansyFlowers #Biodiversity #Pollinators #NatureLover #SummerVibes #smartphonephotography #photography
A close-up, high-angle shot of a bumblebee with its wings spread, positioned atop a vibrant yellow flower with stringy petals. The background is a dark, out-of-focus green, highlighting the bee and flower. The photo has soft, slightly grainy texture.
A Bumblebee's Visit. #bumblebee #bee #pollinator #savethebees #insects #insectsofinstagram #nature #macrophotography #wildlife #gardening #flowers #yellowflowers #smartphonephotography #photography
Tough light
Potter wasp/ Delta dimidiatipenne
Nikon Z9 and 105mm macro
SS1/3200 F11 ISO1600
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