What is this insect? March 31, 2010 A friend sent me this photograph of what looks like a beetle. It is in their greenhouse. I have little more info at this time but the distinct orange head should help. I will try to send more info as I get it. DoctorReno Youungstown OH USA Dear … Read more
Anza Borrego Spider?? March 31, 2010 We were at Anza Boreggo this past Saturday (03-27-10), Spring Season. We were walking up one of the canyons, rocks. And I went to an area where there were some flowering cactus, and other wild flowers. As I was approaching a flower, I noticed what originally looked like a … Read more
What type of Bee is this? March 31, 2010 I have searched all morning trying to figure out what type of bee this is, but no luck yet. Everything points to a Carpenter Bee, but I don’t think it is. They are swarming our patio, we live on the 4th floor of a Condo. All … Read more
Large brown spider with blue pearl egg sack March 31, 2010 Last weekend when the weather was hot and dry I decided to weed-whack all the tall weeds in the driveway. Upon completion of the task, my eye caught a blue pearl scooting along the cement. I quickly grabbed a camera and snapped 2 shots. … Read more
white spider with round balls on its joints looks frozen almost March 30, 2010 We have these in our bulked.. we rarely open it .. and this is what we found … they are alive and crawling, seems to cower from the light.. If you need more pictures I am sure I can try and … Read more
Possible Leaf Insect in Huatalco, Mexico March 30, 2010 During a Central American cruise at the end of March, we encountered this beauty. Our best guess would be some sort of leaf insect. It was about 4 inches long and after a gentle proding with a stick, it exposed mantis like wings and flew a … Read more