Insect Finds this Weekend

Here are a few insect finds from this weekend.

First, I spotted a honeybee on some echinacea.

Next, I found quite a few Familiar Bluets.

Here's a shot of a different one's face.

I also saw a glimpse of a Pearl Crescent Butterfly. Sadly this is the only shot I was able to get of this tiny butterfly. They are super skittish.

Next, I found a Carolina Locust. These are a really large camouflage grasshopper that looks like a butterfly when it is flying.

Quite a few monarchs were out as well.

Monarchs are always good posers for photos.

Finally there were a ton of water striders out on a river area. I almost fell in the mud trying to get closer shots of these guys lol.