Eight-spotted Skimmer (Libellula forensis) – 2018 (two photos)

Calendar – June 2020

Favourite Damselfly Photo – 2014

I like how the layers of netting mirrors the veining of the damselfly’s wing with the splash of yellow to add a little spark to the photo.

Damselfly – 2014

Sea Slater (Ligia pallasii) – 2015

We find this guys scrambling on the rocks just about the waterline when we are kayaking. Quite a creepy sight when there are a lot of them but Sea Slaters are harmless. This big one was about 1.5 inches (38 mm) which is as big as they get. Sometimes called Rock Lice.

Blue Darners – 2006

Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) – 2014

This bug drove through town yesterday on my windshield so I thought it deserved to have it’s picture taken.
I really liked the lighting – looks like it is under the spotlights.

The Fly – 2007

Old Wasp Nest – 2010

I kayaked under this nest that was overhanging a small inlet when the nest was active in mid-Summer. It was too un-nerving then to try to paddle, steer, photograph and avoid the nest. By late Summer the nest had collapsed and I got a shot of it.

Location: Hotham Sound, British Columbia, Canada

 

Water Plant and Fly – 2011