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Insects in the grassy field at work Sept 29, 2013 15:21:42 GMT

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I have a ridiculous commute - about a 120 miles per day. Just the way things worked out. Anyhow, in bug season, before I head home, I break out my gear and just wander through an un-mowed area near the parking lot. The biggest thing I've learned so far is that I have to be patient and wait. Sometimes you don't see anything until you quiet yourself down.

Ambush Bug. Really small.

assassin bug GAM_7641 by gmontjr, on Flickr

This spider was weaving its web when I noticed it.

spider GAM_7582 by gmontjr, on Flickr

Grasshopper.

grasshopper GAM_7477 by gmontjr, on Flickr

Bee.

bee GAM_6802 by gmontjr, on Flickr

Skipper?

butterfly GAM_6766 by gmontjr, on Flickr

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George
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chrisc Administrator [Mo0:1] Posts: 4,973	Insects in the grassy field at work Sept 29, 2013 15:22:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chrisc on Sept 29, 2013 15:22:42 GMT Patience is indeed a virtue. Good Stuff, George!
	There's a time to have fun and a time to be serious...okay, I've had my serious moment; let's go somewhere share a pint.

georgem Full Contributor [Mo0:0] Posts: 676	Insects in the grassy field at work Sept 29, 2013 15:26:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by georgem on Sept 29, 2013 15:26:16 GMT Thanks, Chris!
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janis Working With A Pro [Mo0:0] Posts: 898	Insects in the grassy field at work Sept 29, 2013 20:18:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by janis on Sept 29, 2013 20:18:04 GMT Fascinating, George. I had never heard of an ambush bug before. Love your spider in particular.

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Insects in the grassy field at work Sept 29, 2013 21:21:01 GMT

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Sept 29, 2013 20:18:04 GMT janis said:

Fascinating, George. I had never heard of an ambush bug before. Love your spider in particular.

"Nature red in tooth and claw", right? They're nasty little buggers. What you don't see is a kind of dagger that tucks away under the'chin' They grab their prey with those hooked front legs and then stab the victim with the dagger, which is hollow. They then suck the juices out of the victim.

Thank you for your comment!

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George
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nickjohnson Thread Hog [Mo0:1] Posts: 2,148	Insects in the grassy field at work Oct 3, 2013 21:29:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nickjohnson on Oct 3, 2013 21:29:46 GMT Very good work George. I like all - but if pushed would say I like the spider the best. Thanks for posting!