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  • An American Hoverfly (Eupeodes americanus) happily feasting on the nectar of a purple aster. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    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 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.

    A pair of mating Greenhouse Millipedes (Oxidus gracilis). Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Asian Needle Ants (Brachyponera chinensis) with pupae. 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.

    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.

    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.

    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 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.

    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) coils up in defense. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • An American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus). 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 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 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.

    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.

    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 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.

    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.

    Mating Flower Longhorn Beetles (Analeptura lineola) covered in pollen. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A Broad-banded Hornet Fly (Spilomyia alcimus)

    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.

    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.

    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 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.

    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.

    A Florida Predatory Stink Bug (Euthyrhynchus floridanus) feasts on a treehopper. Raleigh, North Carolina.

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    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.