Monthly Archives: July 2012

Giant resin bee

by Colin Purrington Posted on July 25, 2012

Megachile sculpturalis (Hymenoptera), the giant resin bee. At least that’s what I think it is. Never seen it before, but pretty distinctive in the way it holds its wings upright when resting. Beautiful insect, maybe shy of an inch long. … Continue reading →

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Yellowjacket hover fly

by Colin Purrington Posted on July 25, 2012

Saw this fly ovipositing onto a recently toppled tree, in Clayton Park, New Jersey. Pretty sure it’s Milesia virginiensis (Diptera), the yellowjacket hover fly. It was large enough, though, to gave me pause for a few seconds. Syrphids I’m familiar … Continue reading →

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Photos will not be posted online

by Colin Purrington Posted on July 7, 2012

Had to photograph this, of course. From a horse show at Devon, where official photographer was sick of riders stealing the heavily watermarked “proof” versions via screen capture. I’ve suggested to a friend that he watermark show photos with, “overweight,” … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Giant resin bee

Yellowjacket hover fly

Photos will not be posted online

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