An American Hoverfly (Eupeodes americanus) happily feasting on the nectar of a purple aster. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A closeup of an adult Green Lacewing (Genus Chrysoperla). Their larvae are beneficial as they feed on aphids.
A pair of mating Greenhouse Millipedes (Oxidus gracilis). Raleigh, North Carolina.
Asian Needle Ants (Brachyponera chinensis) with pupae. Raleigh, North Carolina.
The frothy nest of a Meadow Spittle Bug (Philaenus spumarius), with a drop of morning dew. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Profile view of a tiny Maize Calligrapher (Toxomerus politus) resting on a blad of grass. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Top view of a tiny Maize Calligrapher (Toxomerus politus) resting on a blad of grass. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A female Broad-headed Sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona) has a white waxy substance on her sides to protect her eggs. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus) feasts on Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica). Raleigh, North Carolina.
An American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus) coils up in defense. Raleigh, North Carolina.
An American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus). Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Giant Leaf-footed bug (Acanthocephala declivis) stands still for a pose. Tracy City, TN.
A closeup profile view of a Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus), a species of assassin bugs. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Pennsylvania Ambush Bug (Phymata pennsylvanica) patiently wait for hapless prey to wander by. Raleigh, North Carolina.
The exuviae, exoskeleton, or shell of a cicada attached to a sliver of bark of a pine tree. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A frothy or foamy nest of a Meadow Spittlebug on on stem of flower. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A pair of Eastern Phantom Crane Flies (Bittacomorpha clavipes) mating. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mating Flower Longhorn Beetles (Analeptura lineola) covered in pollen. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Broad-banded Hornet Fly (Spilomyia alcimus)
A baldder snail (Physella acuta) feeds on the algae and decaying plant matter in the pond shallow. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Close up of a subspecies of Elephant mosquitos (Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis), which is known as a beneficial because it feeds on other mosquitos.
Several Sawfly larvae munch on an alder leaf in synchronized fashion. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Several Sawfly larvae feed on an alder leaf in synchronized fashion. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Florida Predatory Stink Bug (Euthyrhynchus floridanus) feasts on a treehopper. Raleigh, North Carolina.
