Insects

[Matt]

Not my picture but here’s one we have out here in the desert. The vinegaroon. Harmless to people unless you’re allergic to the concentrated vinegar it sprays out of its butt to repel predators…

[Oaktavia]

@SKT it's always exciting to get a close photo with a butterfly or moth. Nice one!

[Matt]

We also have Jerusalem Crickets…

[SKT]

@Matt I’m going to make a prediction that I am wildly allergic to Vinegaroon butt spray. Will be watchful during next trip

[SKT]

The desert makes harsh critters

[Matt]

[Oaktavia]

@Matt beautiful

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

[Oaktavia]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot wow that think looks alien

[SKT]

@Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot like a prehistoric praying mantis/fruit fly. Very cool

[SKT]

Almost stepped on this little guy while walking the dog. Nature’s camo is amazing

[WhiskeySandwich]

I want to use this image as an album cover if I ever get around to it so don't steal it. METAL AF

[Matt]

Yeah! Fuck that wasp.

[Oaktavia]

Nice one @WhiskeySandwich

[SKT]

Green stink bug and cicada from this morning

[SKT]

My son spotted this guy and his former house

[SKT]

From today’s hike …I think dragonflies are cool as hell. And they eat mosquitos. Heroes

[SKT]

Randos on the house this morning

[Oaktavia]

Awesome posts, friends! Check out this intimidating, yet kind big bug dude I saw this evening. He looks like a hawk wasp or something? More formidable when in flight.

Was chill enough to let me take a few quick pics.

Edit: from closer inspection, it appears to be a fly of some kind. The eyes gave it away.

[Oaktavia]

@SKT the first one is an assassin bug. The second is actually a damselfly which looks much like a dragonfly minus the wing orientation and body size. Both of which are cool as hell.