Hercules ADORES Banana! Closeup Image Of The Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastes tityus)

Adult Male Eastern Hercules Beetle Eating Fruit

Scarabaeidae - Dynastes tityus

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Doesn't he have a lovely hairdo? He is so adorable, very healthy and has a super interesting personality! I haven't seen any of these beetles in years so guess it was a lucky find. I'll spend some time fixing a proper home for him this week.

Instead of a mantis or spider this year, I have a Rhinoceros aka Unicorn Beetle for an insect pet. I'll be boring you with pictures as long as he enjoys living here. According to info from the net, they can live 3 months to 6 months and rarely to 1 year, depending on how old they are when you get them I suppose ;0)


Scarab Nature Bug Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
Image taken in Richmond Virginia - Chesterfield County
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Nature Paints Bokeh!

Grasses.....

swaying and swirling in the wind like giant paint brushes.....

plein air painting as they go.....

like Vincent van Gogh!!!!!! ;0)

Flora Nature Bokeh Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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then there's hope.....

Withering Ornamental Grass & Water Droplets

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Grasses Backyard Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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assimilating, assimilating, assimilating.......... Please Hurry Up Scotty!!!!!

Sometimes impatience is justified ;0)

Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk

Beam Me Up Scotty!!!!!

Pardon a little silly humor ;0)

Insect Dragonfly Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Blue Dasher Dragonfly - Pachydiplax longipennis

Hope this one stays in the yard for awhile

that I may get a few more pictures taken ;0)

It spends much of the day resting on the plants that grew from discarded parakeet seed I threw there. Growing in close proximity to two rain barrels, the plants are home to many odonata insect visitors that are attracted to a wetland habitat.

Odonata Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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a tiny universe explodes.....

Ahhhhh..... the sweet fragrance and exotic beauty of flowering Mimosa

Nature's Fireworks (click on image to enlarge)

Happy Early 4th Of July 2009 Everyone!!!!!!

Celebrate Safe ;0)

Tree Flower Macro Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Picture taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

you steal my breath.....

.....each new day gifts you a nature special moment ;0)

Green Dragonfly - Erythemis simplicicollis?

Eastern Pondhawk - Juvenile Male OR Mature Female

Dragonfly Insect Nature Macro Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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I'm so embarrassed..... my house is such a MESS!!!!!

House Wren - troglodytes aedon

American Holly Tree - cedar birdhouse

Backyard Wildlife Bird Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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I dozed off for a moment, woke up in a Monet!

Have A Happy Bokeh Wednesday!!!!!!

Female Damselfly - Fragile Forktail - Ischnura posita

Odonata Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Photo taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

Flowers in appreciation for all my Flickr friends..... you warm my soul!

A tiny bouquet for you, my wonderful friends..... thanks ;0)

Flower Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Dragonfly On Ornamental Grass - Richmond, Virginia

Libellula luctuosa - Widow Skimmer

Female or immature male?

(golden yellow with brown)

A backyard dragonfly that enjoyed

visiting the rain barrel grass ;0)

Odonata Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Chesterfield County

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Closeup of Damselfly Lovers..... in soft pastel colors ;0)

I paid the price of chigger bites taking these pictures of them mating..... had to get down and dirty in the grass...... oh well..... goes with the camera ;0(

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Odonata Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Picture taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!! Celebrating With Warm Soft Pastel Love ;0)

Damselfly Lovers

Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

Nature Insect Mating Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Sunday Morning Sweethearts..... Ahhhhhh Wedded Bliss ;0)

I have ornamental grass growing in the rain barrel, a favorite hangout for dragonflies and damselfies alike. Even though I keep a "doughnut" in the water to prevent mosquitos from breeding there, they do visit and therefore become fair game for these lovely predators.

Mating Damselfly Odonata Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

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you glanced at me..... NO I DIDN'T..... you know you did..... I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT!..... you like me don't you ;0)

A Beautiful Green Dragonfly

Erythemis simplicicollis? - Eastern Pondhawk?

A Juvenile Male OR Mature Female?

It kept turning its head to check me out as I moved about to get a good shot ;0)
Taken in Richmond Virginia - Chesterfield County

Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Whew! Finally I've found Negative Space. Hmmmm. Looks like a whole lot of nothing to me.

So what's the big deal?!
Damsel Distressed And Perplexed ;0)
Have a super weekend EVERYONE!!!!!!!

Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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It was a lazy hazy morn ;0)

Rain beaten flowers droop as a groggy little bug explores

on this rather humid morning.

Insect Flora Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

Did I ever tell you about the time I watched a vine grow?

There are so many "quiet" miracles to see ;0)

Fly Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

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