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.

Encounter with an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp

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Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp Flying

The fascinating world of the Cicada Killer Wasp, its unique behaviors, and how to appreciate this remarkable yet misunderstood insect.

Question Mark Butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Question Mark Butterfly In Oklahoma

Discover the fascinating world of the Question Mark Butterfly, from its unique markings to its unusual diet and behavior.

A Bee and an American Lotus

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Bee carrying pollen flying toward an American lotus flower at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a bee collecting nectar from an American lotus flower at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Bumblebee mimic robber fly (Laphria) perched on a leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Discover a photographer’s exciting encounter with a Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about this insect.

Common Buckeye Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Common Buckeye Butterfly Basking On A Blade Of Grass

I photographed a Common Buckeye butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and explain why these butterflies migrate through Oklahoma.