Category Archives: Entomology

~ Discoveries ~

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Lindy Le Coq

During the week I was at Crescent Creek with my sister Diana, we took an afternoon drive east to the Crane Prairie Marshes. She had seen White Pelicans there a week or so earlier, but they had already moved on. However, … Continue reading →

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~ Raspberry Blossoms and Bombus ~

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Raspberry canes are in bloom and with the warm dry weather are attracting all sorts of pollinators. This Bombus caught my eye and stayed around long enough for me to get my iPhone and snap these shots. Since I … Continue reading →

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~ Hornet’s Nest? ~ WPC: Unlikely ~

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

While walking with Jello on a wooded trail in our neighborhood, I stepped over this strange looking outgrowth. I leaned in closer to take a picture and was soon threatened by one of the hornets that were working the outgrowth. … Continue reading →

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~ Hidden ~ Cee’s Just For Fun Challenge ~

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

While walking the trail to the beach, I was chasing after red Damselflies that were everywhere — but kept moving out of camera shot quickly. When I saw a stem of dune grass move, I leaned down to see what … Continue reading →