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.
Insects
Horse Fly Eyes Close-up
A fascinating fact about the eyes of male and female Horse Flies. In females, the eyes are widely spaced, while in males, they are remarkably close together.
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
Face To Face With A Damselfly
This particular Damselfly was so cooperative that it allowed me to get down in the sand with it to capture its stunning image. I decided to use a macro lens…
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
Ants Making Donuts With Sprinkles
I came upon an intriguing sight – ants constructing a unique tower-like mound that resembled a donut with sprinkles when viewed from above. The intricate…
Robber Fly Perched On A Log
Join Steve Creek, a passionate wildlife photographer, as he shares his encounter with a Robber Fly in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.
Katydid On Old T-post
Discover the fascinating world of Katydids—nature’s summer songsters with long antennae and unique camouflage. Learn about their role in the ecosystem.
Leaf-footed Bug: Oklahoma Refuge Visitor
Leaf-footed bugs belong to the Coreidae family of insects and are easily recognizable by their hind legs that are expanded into leaf-like structures.
A Robber Fly With A Grasshopper
A first-hand account and photos of witnessing and photographing a robber fly hunting and feeding on a grasshopper.
The Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly in Arkansas
Join a wildlife photographer’s journey capturing the Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly near sparkling streams close to the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas.
Potters Wasp Nest Here In Arkansas
This Potter Wasp Nest was on a pine sapling in my yard here in Arkansas. This is the second one of these I have found. The first one was on a rock I found…
Discovering Dragonflies at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through the lens of a wildlife photographer, capturing dragonflies and their vital role in the ecosystem.