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Ladybugs – Coccinellidae

Posted on 2010/10/08 by birds n' bugs

Ladybugs are small and benign. In fact, they are downright helpful to gardeners because they eat aphids and other sapsucking parasites. There are over 5000 species of them all around the world. But, they aren’t always the cute little orange … Continue reading →

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Long-legged Flies – Dolichopodidae

Posted on 2010/10/03 by birds n' bugs

These are really tiny flies. Most not more than 1/16 of an inch (1.5mm) they are brightly colored but, so small that most people don’t notice them. They are good to have around swampy areas like SW Florida because they … Continue reading →

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Ceraunus Blue – Hemiargus ceraunus

Posted on 2010/10/01 by birds n' bugs

This is the Ceraunus Blue. It is a small butterfly that is limited to the south. Normally, it looks a dull brown as it usually lands with it’s wings folded above it’s back. In the early mornings though, it sometimes … Continue reading →

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Damsels and Dragons

Posted on 2010/09/30 by birds n' bugs

The Florida wetlands are made for dragonflies and damselflies. They are both referred to as Odonata and look very similar at first glance and in flight. There are some differences though. The dragonfly has eyes that are very close together … Continue reading →

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Caution: this contains pictures of a big spider

Posted on 2010/09/27 by birds n' bugs

I know that a lot of people are sensitive about them and felt that, with great power demanding great responsibility, that you should be warned. I found this beauty at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Most folks go … Continue reading →

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