Natural History

  in the Arkansas Ozarks and Beyond

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Broad-winged Tree Cricket (Oecanthus latipennis -female) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: The head has a true red color, the proximal portions of the antennae are dark red, and the hind 'knees' have an orange tint. ((BugGuide))

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Ernestine's Moth (Phytometra ernestinana) by Marvin Smith

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Antlion (Glenurus gratus) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: While most antlion larvae live in the soil and construct the familiar funnel-shaped ant traps, Glenurus gratus larvae live in tree holes amongst the wood dust and other organic detritus. They feed on assorted insects such as termites, beetle larvae, and ants. (University of Florida)

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Short-lined Chocolate (Argyrostrotis anilis - 8764) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Found throughout most of eastern North America. (BugGuide)

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Mottled Prominent (Macrurocampa marthesia - 7975) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Found throughout most of eastern North America. Larvae feed on leaves of beech, maple, oak, and other deciduous trees. (BugGuide)

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Punctured Tiger Beetle (Cicindela punctulata) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Typically found in slightly sandy, open areas ... overwinters as a larva, adults present in summer. This specimen was attracted to our porch light. (BugGuide)

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Reddish-brown Stag Beetle (Lucanus capreolus) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Adults feed on tree sap. Larvae feed in rotting logs. Males use mandibles to fight at breeding sites. (BugGuide)

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Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda - 7715) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Common throughout most of eastern North America. Caterpillar hostplants are maples, sycamore, beech or oaks. Like other silkworm moths, adults do not eat. (BugGuide)

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Mining Bee (Andrena sp) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Nectaring on Oxeye Daisy

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Black-waved Flannel Moth (Lagoa crispata - 4644) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Adults likely do not feed. Larvae feed on many different trees and shrubs. Hairs on caterpillar highly irritating, as in all of this family! (BugGuide)

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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Wren is fussing at me because I'm standing on its porch.

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Small Necklace Moth (Hypsoropha hormos - 8528) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Larvae feed on Persimmon and Sassafras.

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Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: They say the small fruits are tasty, but the critters always beat me to them.

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Mournful Thyris moth (Thyris sepulchralis - 6077) on blackberry. by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Adults are day-flying and take nectar from available flowers. Larvae feed on grape.

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Syriphid fly (Sphecomyia vittata) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: A convincing mimic of the Southern Yellowjacket. (BugGuide: bugguide.net/node/view/50097)

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Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: One of my favorite spring wildflowers, although the downward facing flowers atop a long stem do complicate getting a good photo.

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Dogwood Thyatirid (Euthyatira pudens - 6240) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Larvae feed on leaves of Flowering Dogwood, and occasionally oaks and other plants. (BugGuide: bugguide.net/node/view/14807)