WW: Orb-weaving spider

Araneus diadematus.

Wasp beetle (clytus arietes) sunning itself on one of our hydrangeas this morning. Apparently the wasp mimicry doesn’t deter the birds but hopefully this beetle will avoid the attentions of our marauding robins. #insects #entemology #beetle
Is it a seed or a shadow? No, it's a mystery phytophagous wasp. Someone suggested it's Bruchophagus but we've not tried the keys yet so we'll see.
#SeedEcology #SeedPredation #entemology #ecology

Here is my newest video tutorial on YouTube where I show you how to make this fun Bumblebee pendant from Sterling, Amber, and Onyx. Check it out and many other tutorials on Chad’s Silversmithing! https://youtu.be/R-geKP1IsTQ?si=o9mkimJX65Pl5tGE

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Making a Bumblebee Pendant: A Silversmithing Tutorial

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Carrying on with insects.

Some amazing photography of insects displayed by Royal Entemological Society

#Entemology

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Four insects we saw while tending to the garden this afternoon. Each beneficial to the garden in their own way.

#Entemology #Bugs #Insects #Nature #Gardening