In the world of nature, the word “bugs” usually refers to land-dwelling arthropods like insects, spiders, and centipedes, although some bugs are found in and around water.
Those tiny creatures we call “bugs” is often used to described insects, that are found living in our gardens, parks, bush and even our homes. Once you become inquisitive about bugs and if like me, you start taking photos, there is no stopping. Over the years, I have seen a variety of bugs, and in the following photos, I present some of my favourite bug snaps…
Xanthesma vittata, Alice Springs NTRhytiphora dallasi (Longicorn Beetle), Alice Springs Desert Park NTDicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Beetle), Alice Springs NTBlue Pie-dish Beetle (Pterohelaeus sp), Alice Springs NTNeosardus sp (Bee Flies family Bombyliidae), Alice Springs NTOphiusa parcemacula (Owlet Moth / Figure Eight Moth), Alice Springs NTMale Red-headed Mouse Spider (Missulena occatoria), Alice Springs, NTGolden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis) and Giant Grasshopper (Valanga irregularis), Alice SpringsEurynassa servillei (member of Tooth-necked and Aberrant Longhorn Beetles), Alice Springs NTCalosoma schayeri (Green Carabid Beetle), Alice Springs NT
Whilst this beetle (genus Chalcophorotaenia) was near the end of its natural life, I relocated it off the concrete paving and placed it into the garden…
Beetle genus Chalcophorotaenia, Alice Springs NT
This beetle was rescued from a swimming pool in Alice Springs and the first time I have seen a Chlorobapta frontalis…
Chlorobapta frontalis (Flower Beetle), Alice Springs NT
Having an eye on you…
Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli), Alice Springs NTDigger wasp (Sphex corporosus), Alice Springs NTMale Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) rescued from a swimming pool, Alice Springs NTYellow-shouldered Hover Fly (Ischiodon scutellaris), Alice Springs NTAustralian Sheep Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) also known as Green Blowfly, blowing a nectar bubble, Alice Springs NT
The Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons) is one of my favourite native bees, as I got to see them both at work and at home. They were very industrious, preparing their nest cells, provisioning the cells for their larvae, then sealing the nest cells.
New Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons) emerging from the nest, Alice Springs, NTMegachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee), Alice Springs, NTMegachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee) sealing off the nest cell, Alice Springs, NT
Spiders are fascinating; they vary in size, shape and colours, and are found in a variety of environments… I have been so privileged to see them.
Longtailed Orb-weaving Spider (Argiope protensa), Alice Springs Desert Park NTBadge Huntsman Spider (from the “calligaster group”), Alice Springs NTDesert Huntsman (Isopedella inola) with egg sac, Alice Springs Desert Park NTFemale Golden Orb-weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis), Alice Springs NTElegant Water Spider (Dolomedes facetus), Alice Springs NT
Even the males are interesting…
Large dimorphic male Australian Golden Orb Weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis), Alice Springs NTLarge male Australian Golden Orb Weaver Spider (Trichonephila edulis), Alice Springs NT
I was so lucky to see this Wrap-around Spider walking across the ground. It must have sensed me observing, and attached itself to a nearby twig on the ground as camouflage.
Wrap-around Spider (Dolophones sp), Alice Springs Desert Park NTWrap-around Spider (Dolophones sp), Alice Springs Desert Park NT
It was a privilege to document the life cycle of the species Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia)…
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) laying their eggs on the Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa var. nummularia), Alice Springs, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) laying their eggs on the Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa var. nummularia), Alice Springs, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) laying their eggs on the Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa var. nummularia), Alice Springs, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) laying their eggs on the Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa var. nummularia), Alice Springs, NT
Eggs of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Maturing eggs of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Mature eggs of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Instar stage of the caterpillar of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Instar stage of the caterpillar of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Instar stage of the caterpillar of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Belenois java teutonia instar caterpillar, Alice Springs, NT
Chrysalis of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Ellery Creek Big Hole, NT
Caper White Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis (Belenois java teutonia), Ellery Creek Big Hole, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Ellery Creek Big Hole, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Ellery Creek Big Hole, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Ellery Creek Big Hole, NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) on rose, Alice Springs NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) on rose, Alice Springs NT
Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia) on rose, Alice Springs NT
Life cycle of the Caper White Butterfly (Belenois java teutonia), Alice Springs, NT
Rescuing this native bee Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, caught in the surface tension of the water in the swimming pool, gave me some photos that I look back on with a smile…
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) dotatum, Alice Springs NT
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