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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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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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