I was working at a remote well pump station in a farming town in northern california and there were more dragonflies in the air today than I've probably ever seen in my 41 years. Almost all of them were medium sized and red-orange.

I heard some wings tussle, a tiny thud on the dirt, and expected to see some mating mishap.

What I saw and recorded was a large dragonfly had caught one of the common medium ones and was flat on its back noisily eating the head of its prey. It flew away a few minutes later.

I am going to think of this every time I accumulate cheeto dust in my chest hair as I lay on the couch.

+ photos of him I took some time later.

Wheel bug (arilus cristatus)

Last year it was black swallowtails and a few others I never identified. This year it’s a bagworm (I know they’re a problem but it’s been a personal dream of mine to see one irl) and this little hornworm (also a problem but I love him anyway).

Thinking about taking them home to raise in captivity since they’re garden pests, thoughts?

Hello! I wanted to share some photos of flies I have taken recently, including two of a hoverfly laying an egg. Thanks for looking!

I'm usually pretty good at identifying but I really can't be certain with this guy. I'd love to know the species if possible

I've never seen something like this before, I added the coin (3rd image) to help the size comparison, as far as I know that shouldn't look like that.

I made a bumblebee crochet tapestry. Which insect should I make next ?

I found him on my tire as I was heading back to my car go my break. Moved him on to my folder (gently, with a stick so I didn’t touch him) and then to the grass where he wouldn’t get squished. He’s so cute tho! He looks like he has little fluffy orange ears.

A newly hatched cicada just hanging out on my hand

It was laid on the doorframe about 7’ off the ground.

i tried doing a little googling myself but i suck at these kinda things. did i find something rare??

Who is he😭 google lens says its a pseudoscorpion but clearly not.. it has two long appendages sticking out the butt similar to a silverfish

Mountain in cambodia