Linne’s cicada (male) (Tibicen linnei)
We found this cicada on our native grasses near our back door. For some reason, it cooperated in being photographed.
A cicada larva and an exuvia — the empty “shell” after the insect emerges.
It’s no wonder that biomimicry is such a hot design field– there is so much to work with!
Audubon: See the emergence and feast of Brood X cicadas in all their glory – Excellent photos!
Citrus planthopper nymph (Metcalfa pruinosa)
Intriguing tiny insect in its nymph stage.
It was especially intriguing when it was a furry little white object floating through the air.
Another planthopper nymph
Another kind?
I love the little fluffy tail!
Brown ambrosia aphid (Uroleucon ambrosiae)
These are attracted to the rudbeckias, such as this cutleaf coneflower, and others.
From what I’ve read, these won’t hurt the plant and in my pesticide-free yard, should have lots of predators using them to feed their young.
I thought these must be red goldenrod aphids (Uroleucon nigrotuberculatum) since they look so red, but I’ve read that they complete their whole life cycle on goldenrod, which these are clearly not doing.
- Learn more:
- Univ. of Maryland Extension: Bug of the Week: Brown ambrosia aphids