Cicada Without a Body
Discover the eerie world of Zombie Cicadas in Arkansas—victims of a parasitic fungus that controls their behavior and spreads its spores.
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.
Honey Bee Getting Water
In this blog post, I want to share a special moment I captured right in my yard here in Arkansas – a honey bee drinking water.
Horse Fly Eyes Close-up
Horse fly eyes up close at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge reveal dazzling colors and gender differences in this striking macro image.
An Exoskeleton Of A Dragonfly Nymph
The dragonfly emerges after the nymph crawls out of the water and attaches itself to a nearby plant. I was parked on the side of the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma photographing a Barred Owl. This exoskeleton was near the road, so I got out of my pick-up to … Read more
A Late October Damselfly
A close-up look at a damselfly photographed in late October, proof that these insects can still be active during cooler Arkansas weather.
The Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
Discover the captivating Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, a species named after its seasonal appearance and unique wing shape. Learn about its habitat and behavior.
Braconid Wasp Cocoons On A Hornworm
Braconid Wasps parasitize Hornworms, using them as hosts for their larvae. Learn about this natural pest control process in an Arkansas garden.
White-lined Sphinx Moth
I photographed this White-lined Sphinx Moth here in Arkansas. I was walking on a road that leads to a section of War Eagle Creek near Witter, Arkansas. The White-lined Sphinx Moth is a species of moth found in North America. They are known for their distinctive black and white stripes, large size, and fast, hovering … Read more