Swamp Thangs Part 2

stevehapp

I went back to the wetlands this morning and wore long pants and long sleeves and put on the aerogard to protect myself from the mozzies.. :rofl

I found some interesting insects. Here they are for your entertainment.

1. beetle



2. Some type of stink bug/shield bug i think.



3. These caterpillars were trapped inside a spherical'ish spider web.



4. I think these are native wasps ?



5. Hairy spider eating a beetle or actually putting it into the blender.



Thanks for looking.

cheers,
steve

obecanobe

That Stinkbug (?) is a pearler.

stevehapp

Thanks geoff.

Lord Vetinari

Good captures.
Not seen anything like #2 before- BTW #1 is a shieldbug.
Guess at #3 being sawfly caterpillars- they often build webby homes.
Brian v.

Skippy

stevehapp wrote:

I went back to the wetlands this morning and wore long pants and long sleeves and put on the aerogard to protect myself from the mozzies..

I found some interesting insects. Here they are for your entertainment.

1. beetle
2. Some type of stink bug/shield bug i think.
3. These caterpillars were trapped inside a spherical'ish spider web.
4. I think these are native wasps ?
5. Hairy spider eating a beetle or actually putting it into the blender.

Thanks for looking.
cheers,
steve

Steve, I love that second shot
If not for the legs and head, it appears to be an Autumn Leaf

Nicely captured .... Skippy
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stevehapp

thanks brian and skip.

cheers,
steve

GOLDENORFE

good shots, like #1 shieldbug best.
light looks a little harsh on some!
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

stevehapp

well spotted phil. I am using the onboard flash atm.

My slave broke. I got a cord so I should be back up after I get a screw today..

ha ha

cheers,
steve