Accidentally discovered this cool pokey lil guy in my yard when it hitched a ride on my shirt. I took it back to the elm tree from whence it came, and found a handful more! Looking forward to watching them become butterflies.

also starring the same flowers from before

Missed focus a bit, but still like this one

Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

Another beautiful Odonata.

Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

The common, but beautiful mud dauber wasp. I can see my terrible form in its abdomen. I need to tuck my elbows more.

Cool looking neon skimmer that landed near my tomatoes. Not entirely sure where it came from as the nearest pool of water is pretty far and very shallow. Still fun to see and happy it stuck around for a photo shoot! 😊

Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I like this shot a bit. It had turned its head towards me before taking off. I love seeing so many dragon and damselflies out and about. One sign of a healthy ecosystem.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48903715

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

A beautiful little wildflower that blooms pretty much everywhere. Look at those Lepidoptera ova, too cute.

This one might be a stretch to fit here, but I think it fits.

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I was walking around a nature preserve I like to frequent and almost ran headfirst into this caterpillar. It was about 6' off the ground and had about 30' to go. I'm surprised I was able to get any decent shots.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48874605

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I believe this is a sixspotted orbweaver (Araniella displicata). Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I'm guessing it's a male?