Mason
Bees -
these
bees are all
black and are non-agressive. They are
one of the first bees in the spring and are excellent for pollinating
fruit trees and berries. |
Virescent
Green
Metallic Bee -
this bee has a metallic green head and abdomen and lives underground.
Photo by Ana Tomblin.
|
Unknown
Blue Metallic Bee -
Photo by Ana Tomblin.
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Goldenrod
Spider -
this spider
is bright yellow and does not spin webs. It hides in flowers and waits
for it's prey.
Photo by Ana Tomblin.
|
Praying
Mantis -
these large
insects do not discriminate and eat both good and bad bugs.
Photo by Ana Tomblin.
|
Dragonfly
-
Photos by Ana Tomblin.
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Damselfly
-
these
look like
dragonflies only smaller and when resting fold their wings along their
bodies.
Photos by Ana Tomblin.
|
American Painted
Lady -
this
butterfly is mostly orange with brown and white spots. |
Tiger Swallowtail
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