Tag Archives: Hemiptera

09.25.2022 Almost very silent Sunday

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Steve Gingold

I was just about to head in to bed when I realized I hadn’t posted these two shots of a very common yet beautiful little bugger from our yard. Red-banded Leafhopper-Graphocephala coccinea There are a few similar species but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged candy-striped leafhopper, Graphocephala coccinea, Hemiptera, red-and-blue leafhopper, Red-banded Leafhopper, scarlet-and-green leafhopper, true bug | 20 Comments

09.18.2022 Assassin Bug

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Ringed Assassin Bug-Pselliopus cinctus

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insects, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Assassin Bug, Hemiptera, Massachusetts, New England, Pselliopus cinctus, Reduviidae, ringed assassin bug, true bug, western massachusetts | 15 Comments

09.03.2022 I’m knockin’ on your door again my darlin’ I’m knockin’ on your door please answer me

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Steve Gingold

When we opened the door to let Bentley out last night this visitor seemed to want in. Leafhopper-Rugosana querci Those eyes are a lovely mark. These hoppers are found mostly in the eastern U.S. but a few midwest states host … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, Insects, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Auchenorrhyncha, Cicadellidae, Hemiptera, insect, leafhopper, Massachusetts, New England, Rugosana querci, True Hopper, western massachusetts | 24 Comments

07.30.2022 Suspension LIft Bug

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Steve Gingold

High water is nothing to worry about for this guy. Stilt Bug-Neoneides muticus on Boneset. I made almost the exact same image a few years ago also on this same flower. 7D Mark II, 100 macro, Canon MT-26EX twin flash. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, insect, Massachusetts, Neoneides muticus, New England, Stilt bug, true bug, western massachusetts | 13 Comments

07.26.2022 Nature’s Artistry

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Of course, art is in the eye of the beholder and is only meaningful as such to humans. Everything else is about mating and survival for the insect. Leafhopper- possibly Prescottia lobata. Another new species for the yard and me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Closeup Photography, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Auchenorrhyncha, Cicadellidae, Hemiptera, insect, Massachusetts, Membracoidea, New England, Prescottia lobata, true bug, True Hopper, Typical Leafhopper, western massachusetts | 13 Comments

07.22.2022 Funny, I didn’t smell anything

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Green Burgundy Stink Bug-Banasa dimidiata Another new to me species in the yard. This, I think, is the fifth or sixth stink bug species we’ve had visit us. This one seems to want some blueberries. They like most trees and shrubs … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Banasa, Banasa dimidiata, Hemiptera, insect, Massachusetts, New England, Pentatominae, Pentatomini, stink bugs, true bug, western massachusetts | 13 Comments

07.12.2022 Botanical Omnivore

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Steve Gingold

This Lygus bug apparently will eat most anything. I’ve seen it’s larva on most of our flowering plants and according to BugGuide is hits most crops as well as garden plants. It’s the most common of plant bugs here in … Continue reading →

Posted in Closeup Photography, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Hemiptera, Lygus lineolaris, Massachusetts, Mirid Plant Bug, Miridae, New England, Ware, western massachusetts | 15 Comments

08.24.2021 Two-fer Tuesday

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Two-fer Tuesday means two of something…actually I first heard it on the radio when they would play two tunes by the same artist/group. And there likely will be two posts today. In this case it’s two “bugs”. Northern Flatid Planthopper-Flatormenis … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Anaxipha exigua, Brown Trig, cricket, Flatidae, Flatormenis proxima, Gryllidea, Hemiptera, Long-horned Orthoptera, Massachusetts, New England, Northern Flatid Planthopper, orthoptera, Planthopper, Say's Trig, Trigonidiinae, True Hoppers, western massachusetts, Winged Bush Cricket | 12 Comments

08.11.2021 Another Stinky

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I take their word for it as I have never smelled one of these either. I guess I would if I handled one but I don’t make a habit of handling insects. Anchor Stink Bug-Stiretrus anchorago Annual visitor to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Amherst, Anchor Stink Bug, Hemiptera, Massachusetts, New England, predatory stink bugs, Stiretrus anchorago, western massachusetts | 17 Comments

07.05.2021 Macro Monday

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Small Milkweed Bug-Lygaeus kalmi. These colorful bugs feed on milkweed seeds and flower nectar, but can also be predacious eating honey bees and monarch caterpillars and others. as well as scavenging.

Posted in Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts | Tagged Hemiptera, insect, Lygaeus kalmi, Massachusetts, New England, Seed Bug, Small Milkweed bug, true bug, western massachusetts | 22 Comments