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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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Mating Dogbane Tiger Moths at Sequoyah Refuge

August 31, 2026 by Steve Creek
Two Delicate Cycnia moths mating on a green leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Mating Dogbane Tiger Moths caught my eye along a service road while I photographed frogs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Cycnia tenera, Delicate Cycnia, Dogbane Tiger Moth, mating moths, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, tiger moths 4 Comments

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A Likely Rose-mallow Bee Inside a Hibiscus Flower

August 25, 2026 by Steve Creek
Likely Rose-mallow bee inside a white rose mallow flower with a crimson center at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

A likely Rose-mallow Bee appears inside a hibiscus flower along a maintenance road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Hibiscus, native bees, Oklahoma wildlife, Pollinators, Ptilothrix bombiformis, rose mallow, Rose-mallow Bee, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 2 Comments

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White-lined Sphinx Moth in My Arkansas Yard

April 13, 2026 by Steve Creek
White-lined Sphinx Moth hovering beside red flowers in an Arkansas yard.

I photographed a White-lined Sphinx Moth hovering over bright flowers in my Arkansas yard on an April morning.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, hummingbird moth, moth photography, Sphinx Moth, White-lined Sphinx Moth 4 Comments

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Maggots Feeding on a Deer Carcass Near Lake Carl Etling

March 16, 2026 by Steve Creek
Maggots feeding on a deer carcass near Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I filmed maggots feeding on a deer carcass near Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma in September 2024.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, decomposition, deer carcass, Lake Carl Etling, maggots, oklahoma 2 Comments

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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 Bird Grasshopper in Oklahoma

August 27, 2026September 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an American Bird Grasshopper perched on a grass stem at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed with a Canon EOS R7 and 100–500mm lens.

Photographing the American Bird 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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