#ebony jewelwing

[hemelytra]

ebony jewelwing

#ebony jewelwing #insects #dragonflies #odonata

[onenicebugperday]

@sewer-dweller​ submitted: hiza! no need for an id, just want to share :) i saw some cool friends at a botanical garden in arkansas.

Hello! This is an immaculate group of pals. Especially the ebony jewelwing and the beautiful stripey pede...

#arachnids #animals #bugs #insects #submission #damselfly #ebony jewelwing #myriapods #millipede #dragonfly #harvestman

[forest-pixi]

ᖭི༏ᖫྀ Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)

#enchanted woodland #magic #forest #nature #nature photography #nature art #ebony jewelwing #damselfly #insects #bugs #creature #wildlife #fairy aesthetic #fairy grunge #fairy coquette #biology #biodiversity #Ohio #Ohio native #woodland #fairy #witchy #science #spooky cute #my photos #my photography

[speakingofnature]

Ebony Jewelwing

A male Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) damselfly watches in the background as a female deposits her eggs on the submerged vegetation in a small stream. The genus name Calopteryx is from the Greek "kalos" for beautiful and "pteron" for wing or feather.

#Ebony Jewelwing #nature

[hankwag93]

An ebony jewelwing damselfly from a hike yesterday.

#nature #canon #outdoors #new york #wildlife photography #wildlife #upstateny #nys #ny #invertebrates #damselfly #odonata #ebony jewelwing #insects #bug #macronature #macro #macro photography #canonr5 #nystateparks #letchworth #letchworth state park #nywildlife #spring #june

[thesingingbullfrog]

Ebony Jewelwing

#damselflies #damselfly #ebony jewelwing #nature photography #wildlife photography #photographers on tumblr

[exhausted-eternally]

Bug Friend C:

#insect #dragonfly #damselfly #ebony jewelwing #poor thing got into the store somehow #found him looking pretty chilled in the milk section #so i scooped him up & brought him back outside

[eyes-of-lotus]

Little Visitor

#Ebony Jewelwing #photography #digital photography #forest #forest spring #nature photography

[whatnext10]

The Ebony Jewelwing is a Stunning and Unusual Damselfly

The Ebony Jewelwing is a Stunning and Unusual Damselfly shows readers the gorgeous male ebony jewelwing and explains why it is somewhat different from most other damselflies. It also provides readers with information about the range and lifecycle.

Blue-Green Beauty A little while back I came home from work tired and ready to relax on a Friday afternoon, only to be greeted by several great photo opportunites that just couldn’t be ignored. It’s funny how the tiredness melts away when I’m shooting images and watching the interesting behaviors of the wild things that I’m taking pictures of. One of the most interesting animals that I saw that…

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#black-winged damselfly #broad winged damselflies #colorful insects #damselflies #ebony jewelwing #Florida damselflies #Florida insects #Florida nature #Florida wildlife #flying insects #insect photography #insects #nature #nature photographs #nature photography #predatory insects #wildlife #wildlife photographs #wildlife photography

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Ebony jewelwing damselfly

COURTESY BONNIE NIELSEN

#bonnie nielsen #photographer #ebony jewelwing damselfly #damselfly #insect #nature

[z-nogyrop]

truly cannot overstate how important it is for everyone to do research into local insect species and just try to notice them when you go outside. there are beautiful metallic blue mud dauber wasps where i live and they’re common in the summer but i just never noticed them until this past year. there are so many dragonflies at the local park. in one walk this june i found ebony jewelwing damselflies and an enormous stinkbug and an emerald-coloured tiger beetle and there is honest to god so much beauty in the insect world if you are willing to look for it

#speaky girl #bugs #insects #bugblr #even 'common' insects! #there are these BRIGHT RED flies at the park #there are so many kinds of ants #sweat bees exist and they're metallic green #idk. look at bugs #this has been a psa

[onenicebugperday]

@crystaloregarden​ submitted: here’s a very polite ebony jewelwing from the kansas city area that let me practically put the phone in its face for a good pic (:

What a beautiful model posing to have their photo taken! I love them and I hope they know it :)

#insects #submission #animals #bugs #damselfly #ebony jewelwing

[sir-squibbly]

Big Bug Appreciation Post! (1/2)

For anyone who’s been on my blog, or has interacted with me, it’s no surprise I’m a bug enthusiast. But I don’t think I’ve ever made an official bug appreciation post, and there are a lot of bugs in my state that I think are super neat, so I wanted to briefly talk about them here. Not all of them will be insects though.

Unfortunately, I won’t be putting in any isopods or roaches because my state doesn’t have a whole lot of those guys that I would consider “particularly special.” But just note that I do appreciate isopods and roaches, and think that they have a great impact on their natural environments.

Anyway, onto the bugs!

Blue-Winged Wasp

These babes usually hang out in the dog fennel near my yard, and I think they’re very pretty wasps. Their wings are an iridescent blue (hence the name), and their yellow spots are quite cute. They're also relatively chill, so you can stand pretty close to them and they wouldn’t care.

2. Common Paper Wasp

They’re everywhere, but I’d be lying if I said they weren’t pretty either. I think that they have a really neat color palette and super cool pattern to them. I’ve had personal experience with them, and I’ve always made sure that when I went on my balcony, that I didn’t present as a threat to them. Overall, I enjoyed sitting with these pretty critters.

3. Giant Leopard Moth

They look like snow leopards! Ironically enough, similar to how snow leopards are closely related to tigers, leopard moths are closely related to tiger moths (in fact, they’re in the same family). I raised one of these guys. His name was Napoleon, and he was the fanciest little guy 🩵.

4. Amber Snail

It’s usually stated online that amber snails are a pretty rare species. So I think it was pretty neat how I once found five or six on my mom’s calla lilies. They’re very tiny and very adorable, ‘nuff said.

5. Golden Sill Orb Weaver

A huge species of orb weaver that I think is absolutely gorgeous. These gals can get big, and I mean BIG. But no matter the size, it’s always a treat to see them during walks into the woods.

6. Agapostemon Sweat Bee

Agapostemon is actually just a genus of sweat bee, and I’ve personally come across at least two species. All I really need to say about these guys is that they’re metallic green bees, and the ones that live near my house are surprisingly mega chill (I still wouldn’t hold one tho lol).

7. Bee Fly

Maybe not as cute as their Japanese relatives, but they’re still whimsical little fairy creatures that I would absolutely pet in a heartbeat (if given the chance).

8. Flatback Millipede

I just wanted to bring up how metal I think these guys are. 10/10, absolutely fire little guys 🔥🔥🔥.

9. Eastern Pondhawk

They’re everywhere in the local pond and I love them. They’re one of my favorite examples of dimorphism because of how cool the females look (they’re the green ones). But sometimes it can be hard to distinguish a male and a female because younger males are more green. Still, they’re cool bugs.

10. Violet Dancer

In my opinion, one of the prettiest species of damselflies. I’ve encountered one of these before (at a swamp). They’re just as vibrant as in the pictures 💜.

11. Ebony Jewelwing

Another beautiful damselfly! This time, on a larger scale. These can also be found in swamps, and their metallic green color is super cool.

12. Swallowtails (Just in General)

(Pipevine Swallowtail in the picture)

Swallowtails are my state’s official butterfly, and the reason for that is pretty simple: They’re literally everywhere. The most common is the Eastern Tiger, but there are other species, such as: The Black Swallowtail, Zebra Swallowtail, Pipevine Swallowtail, and probably even more. Another neat thing about them is that they’re in the same family as the world’s largest butterfly species: The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing. So there’s some fun lil trivia for ya 👍.

13. Golden Northern Bumblebee

They’re very friend-shaped, and also very big. In fact, some of them can get bigger than carpenter bees. They don’t visit very often, but I really like them.

14. Variegated Fritillary

A very close relative of the gulf fritillary. In fact, I found caterpillars of both species eating passion vine together.

You can usually tell them apart pretty easily since Variegated caterpillars are lined with white dots. Also, fun fact: Their spines are non-stinging and completely harmless in general.

15. Larger Elm Leaf Beetle

Super friend-shaped, and extremely lightweight (you will barely feel them on your hand). They're pretty easy to handle since they’re very docile. But they’re considered pests to certain plants, so they’re not very liked by gardeners.

16. Golden Tortoise Beetle

Also friend-shaped, but very tiny and super skittish. One really interesting thing about them is that their larvae use their own feces as a shield. So, yeah, that’s a thing that they do.

17. Imperial Moth

A close relative of the Luna Moth (they’re in the same family). They might not be the most extravagant moths, but they have a rustic charm to them, and they remind me of bananas. Also, they’re fluffy, so they’re automatically cute.

18. Pink-Striped Oakworm Moth

A much smaller relative of the Luna Moth (also in the same family). These babes are nocturnal and absolutely adorable.

19. Antlion

Despite being shaped like a damselfly, these fellas are more closely related to lacewings and mantidflies. You may recognize their name, and that’s because the most notable thing about antlions is their larvae (also called “doodlebugs”).

Y’know, these silly lil guys. The ones that make pit traps to eat their favorite food: Ants. They're funky. I love them.

20. Spring Fishfly

I just think they’re cool. They come from water.

21. Woolly Apple Aphid

Adorable, fluffy, whimsical fairy creatures. I had the pleasure of holding one once. You can’t even feel them on your finger.

22. Red Velvet Ant/ Cow Killer

Despite her name, she’s not actually an ant. She’s a type of wasp in the family Mutilidae, where females are wingless. These wasps (specifically the males) are called “cow killers” because of a myth that said their stings were so powerful, they could kill a cow. This isn’t true tho.

23. Crane Fly

They look like giant mosquitoes, but fear not! They won’t hurt you! In fact, one of their nicknames is “mosquito eater.” But they don’t actually eat mosquitoes. At least, the adults don’t. They don’t even have the proper mouthparts to do that. Instead, Crane Flies feed on nectar, which makes them minor pollinators. So while they can get everywhere once they spawn, they’re not actually that big of a problem. And they’re super frail, so please be gentle if you want to hold them🤎.

24. Two-Spotted Longhorn Bee

Absolutely adorable! They don’t visit very often, but when they do, they like to visit the sage in the garden. I usually find them frequently the same plants as the Leafcutter bees.

25. Giant Water Bug

One of the coolest dudes ever. You’ll always find them anywhere wet, but please know that they can get BIG. They won’t charge after you, but they will bite if they feel threatened, and it will hurt. I’ve encountered these funky guys before, and I just admire them from a good distance.

26. Promachus Robber Flies

Promachus is also just a genus of robber fly (I don’t know how many species live in my state tho). I just think they look cool. And they’re good for pest control 👍.

27. Common Checkered Skipper

Cute little babies that are slightly blue. I have one in my bug collection.

28. Long-Tailed Skipper

Another cute little baby. And also blue! These things are pretty common in the garden, and I’m always happy to see them.

Reached the image count limit. I’ll post the second part in a bit.

#bugs #bugblr #bug appreciation #butterflies #beetles #moths #millipedes #orb weavers #damselflies #dragonflies #crane flies #bees #wasps #antlions #water bugs #aphids

[ladylike-foxes]

@wrenbee & my faeries, Rosy Maple Moth and Ebony Jewelwing, a la Klimt, for Pride ❤️

#klimtinspired #faerie art #happy pride 🌈 #wlw art #maple and ebony are in love #i love love #wrenbee #art with friends

[apeshit]

my ebony jewelwing post on my bug sideblog had like 4 notes for weeks until like 3 hours ago . always believe in yourself

#canto viii

[italian-pastry]

Welcome to the first official introduction of my original Magical Girl Story Little Beast Magica and her 8 most important characters! Some more fun little facts/mini-profiles under the cut but aside from that enjoy my sillies (and one not so silly !)

Lillith Young (voiced by Kimiko Glenn)

The Main Character! Good for her

After the death of her parents 2 years ago, Lillith one day starts dreaming of a strange world (Paradium) where Bug-Themed magical girls exist, working hard to protect their world from mysterious monsters that want to destroy everything. Wacky! Seems like perfect escapism to me!

Her eventual magical girl outfit (and powers) are Caterpillar (who are we kidding, Caterpie) themed!

Hortensia Sato (voiced by Stephanie Sheh)

Stereotypical "Excitable and Quirky Best Friend !!" She would do numbers on a Disney Channel Sitcome

We love her tho

Within Paradium, Magical Girls attend a special academy to train to be Magical Girls, and Hortensia is one of those trainees. After Lillith starts appearing in their world, Hortensia is the only other trainee with space available in her dorm, so Lillith moves in and now They're Besties and VERY excited to be magical girls together!!! Yippee!!! Surely her child-like naivety and optimism won't come around to bite her!

Her magical girl theme is a Honeybee!

Adonis Flor (voiced by Jeremy Jordan)

The #1 Best-At-Everything Magical Girl currently active in Paradium! He is favored by the narrative (me) and that is not a good thing for him!

Lillith's first exposure to Magical Girls when she arrived in Paradium, and BOY what an impression he made! He's very charming and good-natured, a real Superman type. Surely there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with him mentally, nothing at all! Just don't ask about his scar, why his hair isn't the same color as his eyebrows, anything about his childhood or anything about his personal life in general (here's a hint: he doesn't have one)

His Magical Girl theme is the Atlas Moth

Anh Freeman (voiced by Jordan Fisher)

Where Adonis is the general "best" Magical Girl, Anh is the one with the most Social Presence/Influence. He is litcherally an Influencer!

Another perspective on one's role and responsibilities within the Magical Girl system. While quite a few people don't quite respect Anh for how much he values the way he's viewed by the public, he's still a incredibly competent and celebrated Magical Girl. And, despite his VERY HEALTHY social media presence, he maintains a very strict Work-Life balance (helped by his PR manager and sister, Lin)

(although this is slightly undermined by his huge and pathetic unrequited Gay Crush on Adonis. He's been crushing since he was 12 he ain't stopping soon)

His Magical Girl theme is a dragonfly, specifically the Ebony Jewelwing Dragonfly!

Tacca Cuppheo (voiced by John Gallagher Jr.)

A very under-the-radar, disillusioned, play-by-his-own-rules kind of Magical Girl.

Is one of the VERY VERY FEW Magical Girls officially assigned to guarding/patrolling The Treeline, the part of Paradium bordering the forest where the monsters come from and thus the most vulnerable to attacks and plague breakouts. You'd think he'd be bitter from the sucky assignment, but his family is from The Treeline. Being able to protect it was his whole reason for becoming a Magical Girl, so he is perfectly content to let the higher ups ignore him and let him do his job as he pleases.

He thinks he likes being lonely, but he doesn't. He just never healthily grew out of his Angsty Teen phase (but he's getting there)

His Magical Girl theme is a Yellowjacket!

Valerian Allium (voiced by Eden Espinosa)

A Magical Girl a bit too obsessed with rankings and very good at getting in her own way. Kind of Lillith's self-proclaimed rival once she graduates.

Very angsty and stingy with her tragic backstory. All we got is that she is very determined to climb the ranks of Magical Girl-hood and to "prove herself." To who, I don't think even she is sure. A LOT of bark, but not as much bite - while she is quite Catty to Lillith and Hortensia when they first enter the field, she's pretty easily worn down to "vague tolerance" of the two.

Her Magical Girl theme is the Black Widow

(Fun fact, she doesn't know how to swim as inspired by the apparently MULTIPLE Black Widows that have drowned in my pool)

David Buleia (voiced by Clancy Brown)

Literally someone make him retire. A very Jaded Magical Girl far past his prime.

Being as uh... wise and experienced (aka old) as he is, he is assigned as Lillith's mentor once she graduates. He also ends up picking up Hortensia along the way since she and Lillith are a package deal. He is initially VERY against this idea, but as all grizzled old dudes tend to do, he gets very attached to the two very quickly.

His Magical Girl theme is the Rhinoceros Beetle (tbh, more Heracross than anything)

Ambassador Crina Allium (voiced by Meryl Streep)

As you can probably figure by the fact she's the only yt woman in this lineup, The Eventual Main Villain!

Once a very high performing Magical Girl, kind of the Adonis of her time. After she retired from field work, she worked her way up to Ambassador (aka basically CEO) of the Magical Girl program! What a girlboss!

Other notable feats include being Valerian's very subpar mother, Adonis' mentor/mother figure and the bane of Tacca and David's existence

Doles out Mommy Issues like they're candy

#oc #magical girl ocs #original character #Little Beast Magica #LBM #Lillith Young #Hortensia Sato #Adonis Flor #Anh Freeman #Tacca Cuppheo #Valerian Allium #David Buleia #Ambassador Crina Allium #YOU WANT TO ASK ME ABT THESE SILLIES AND THEIR WORLD SO BAD YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO #Youtube