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[ta_laitha]

I didn't end up taking as many pictures at Brushwood/Camping as I wanted to. Too much dancing around the fire with the Dionysians seems to have that effect. Not that that is a bad thing. I still managaed to get a few good photos. The one of the toad has to be my favorite.

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[fatherartist]

thise chinese beetles look like ones we in the south call a June Bug. are they the same bug?

[ta_laitha]

They are not the same.

The June Bug or June Beetle: Family Melolonthinae bear club like antennae and stripes of white hairs. This is a native species. The most common eastern species are green (not shiny), black and white striped and shiny orange.

The Japanese beetle: Family Rutelinae is shiny and colorful. This is an invasive species. This species is shiny and has the characteristic black and white stripes on the edge with a reddish shine to the back and a greenish shine to the head. These look like colored chrome in the sunlight for a good descriptive term.

There are counts for claws on the feet and length of the claws to determine which is which.

[fatherartist]

I stand humbled by your knowledge.

[ta_laitha]

**Hides the guide books away** Thanks!

[syrenslure]

"Japanese Beetles on Clover" is my favorite, and I love the focus of the first sparrow pic. You have a wonderful way of focusing on your subjects. The ants and spider are really cool, too.

[ta_laitha]

Thanks. Focusing is what drives me crazy. I always take 50 pictures at different focuses it seems to get one I like.

[kimberlin]

the slugs & thistle - awesome!

[ta_laitha]

THANKS!

[tori_vixen]

I like the "E.T." mantis, he's all "Y halo thar!"

[ta_laitha]

It was sort of saying that. It proceeded to jump on me after that picture was taken. LOL

[tori_vixen]

It was like "Damn paparazzi, can't I even go to Starbucks?"

[ta_laitha]

LOL. Shock and Awe! SHOCK AND AWE!!!