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Goldenrod Longhorn-Cuckoo Bee (Triepeolus pectoralis)Observer
wowsomanyDescription
Browsing through Molly Rightmyer's 2008 monograph on this genus suggests possibility of T. pectoralis -- rather long setae sticking out from mesepisternum, ruling out helianthi and cressonii (photo 3); and distinct crescent of white hair at base of pseudopygidial area (again ruling out helianthi, but not cressonii).
The Discover Life key also points to T. pectoralis based on the following traits: most integument is dark; legs are black-brown or mixed black-brown and red-orange; longitudinal lines on scutum don't clearly touch anterior edge; T1 bands are parallel and black space is wide; T2 lateral and apical bands form weakly acute angle; mesepisternum has erect simple hairs (length either equal or half the diameter of ocelli); pseudopygidial area is quadrilateral or oval; and hair bands are pale yellow, not greyish-white. I am least sure about the last trait, but choose pale yellow after seeing the photos in Rightmyer's monograph.
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Tickseed Longhorn Bee (Melissodes coreopsis)Observer
sixlegsDescription
This 11 mm female bee was found feeding on camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris), alongside many other male and female long-horned bees of the same species. Identified by John L. Neff from specimen. ID also confirmed at Bug Guide.
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Calliopsis Cuckoo Nomad Bee (Holcopasites calliopsidis)Observer
bugsandbirdsDescription
Photographed an Eastern Calliopsis bee at this location a week ago, so this makes sense.
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American Waterslaters (Genus Caecidotea)Observer
tshahanDescription
in waters emerging from a cave
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Myrmarachne jacksoniObserver
franzanthDescription
Genital photos by Naufal Urfi
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Yellow-shafted × Red-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus luteus × cafer)Observer
hboyceDescription
There was a pair. One was making a “squeaky wheel” noise up at the other one. Some kind of breeding ritual?
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Florida Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex badius)Observer
stevecollinsDescription
Adding this one again, but this time for the harvester ant
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Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)Observer
tshahanDescription
InverteFest !
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Case-bearing Leaf Beetles (Subfamily Cryptocephalinae)Observer
tshahanDescription
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InverteFest !
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Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth (Malacosoma disstria)Observer
tshahanDescription
InverteFest !
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Walter's Aster (Symphyotrichum walteri)Observer
marykeimDescription
University of Central Florida, Orange County, FL, December 2018. FNPS Tour.
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Zebra Longhorn Beetle (Typocerus zebra)Observer
tourmeisterDescription
Note the small reddish parasite on the neck behind the right side of the head.
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charissabDescription
Also called "zombie ant fungus" The species in the picture specifically infects Florida carpenter ants, Camponotus floridanus and is therefore called Ophiocordyceps camponoti-floridani
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Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)Observer
patrick48Description
Zebra swallowtail foraging on Dalea adenoids, Summer farewell.
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Celestial Lily (Nemastylis floridana)Observer
marykeimDescription
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, Orange County, FL, October 2020.
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Florida Alicia (Chapmannia floridana)Observer
j-staufferDescription
Wekiwa Springs State Park
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American Beaver (Castor canadensis)Observer
hdahnDescription
Skull just off the path in Wekiwa Springs State Park
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Flat-footed Flies (Family Platypezidae)Observer
tshahanDescription
familiar... but larger, less saturation to eyes, no wing interference patterns...
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New World Banded Thynnid Wasps (Genus Myzinum)Observer
marykeimDescription
Orange County, FL, October 2020. Home garden.
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Dilemma Orchid Bee (Euglossa dilemma)Observer
marykeimDescription
Orange County, FL, October 2020. Home garden.
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Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona domiciliorum)Observer
marykeimDescription
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, Orange Co., FL, September 2020.
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Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)Observer
marykeimDescription
Eagles Roost Preserve, Orange County, FL, July 2020.
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Long-tailed Giant Ichneumonid Wasp (Megarhyssa macrurus)Observer
marykeimDescription
Merritt Island NWR, Volusia County section, FL, August 2020.
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Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius)Observer
marykeimDescription
Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, Orange County, FL, November 2016.
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Sylvan Jumping Spider (Colonus sylvanus)Observer
marykeimDescription
Orlando Wetlands Park, Orange County, FL, June 2013.
