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Insect Photography

Dive into the world of “Insect Photography” with this category. Learn tips for capturing stunning close-up images of insects. Discover the best equipment, lighting, and settings for macro shots. Explore habitats like forests, gardens, and wetlands to find subjects. This category suits photographers and nature lovers alike. Master techniques to showcase the beauty of bees, butterflies, beetles, and more.

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Oak Leafroller Caterpillar Hanging by a Silk Thread

September 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a green Oak Leafroller caterpillar hanging from a nearly invisible silk thread against a soft green background.

Oak Leafroller caterpillar hanging by a silk thread at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Learn about its behavior and how I photographed it.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Caterpillar photography, Macro wildlife photography, Oak Leafroller caterpillar, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife behavior

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Dog-day Cicadas Abundant in My Arkansas Yard This Summer

September 5, 2025September 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up view of a Dog-day Cicada on wood, highlighting its eyes, legs, and green markings.

An abundance of Dog-day Cicadas filled my yard this summer. Discover their song, life cycle, and role in Arkansas ecosystems.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard nature, cicadas, Dog-day Cicada, summer insects 1 Comment

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American Birdwing Grasshopper in Oklahoma

September 5, 2025September 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an American Birdwing Grasshopper perched on a grass stem at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed with a Canon EOS R7 and 100–500mm lens.

Photographing the American Birdwing Grasshopper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with tips on settings, approach, and field notes.

Categories Insect Photography Tags American Birdwing Grasshopper, grasshopper photography, insect macro, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife photography tips 1 Comment

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Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar in Oklahoma

September 5, 2025August 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar with long hairs peeking out from under a green leaf, photographed at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.

Discover the Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma and learn how to photograph this hidden insect.

Categories Insect Photography Tags insect photography tips, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Virginia Tiger Moth, Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar 3 Comments

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Walking Stick Insect in Arkansas

October 24, 2025August 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
Walking Stick Insect camouflaged on a wooden fence post in Arkansas, photographed with natural light.

Walking Stick Insect in Arkansas spotted near Ouachita National Forest. A naturalist and photography journal entry capturing its camouflage.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Insect photography, ouachita national forest, Walking Stick Insect

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Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly on Thistle in the Ouachita National Forest

October 24, 2025August 29, 2025 by Steve Creek
Cloudless Sulphur butterfly with pale yellow wings feeding on a purple thistle flower in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.

Cloudless Sulphur butterfly on a thistle in the Ouachita National Forest, with field notes and photo tips for capturing butterflies.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Butterflies, butterfly photography, Cloudless Sulphur, ouachita national forest, Pollinators, thistle

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Pipevine Swallowtail on Thistle in the Ouachita National Forest

September 5, 2025August 28, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly with blue and orange spotted wings perched on a purple thistle flower in Arkansas.

Pipevine Swallowtail on thistle in Ouachita National Forest, a butterfly with shimmering blue wings and bright orange spots.

Categories Insect Photography Tags butterflies of Arkansas, ouachita national forest, Pipevine Swallowtail, Pollinators, thistle wildflowers

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Horse Guard Wasp: Nature’s Natural Pest Control in Oklahoma

September 5, 2025August 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
Horse Guard Wasp, a beneficial insect that controls horse flies, perched on a pink water smartweed flower at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

The Horse Guard Wasp is a beneficial insect in Oklahoma, controlling horse flies and helping both livestock and wildlife like deer.

Categories Insect Photography Tags beneficial insects, Horse Guard Wasp, Oklahoma wildlife, pest control, Pollinators, Stictia carolina 1 Comment
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