The amazing Tityus columbianus, endemic to Colombia.

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Leg day every day.

This fantastic Coreidae has been lifting some serious weight with its back legs.

I don't know the species name, if anyone has knowledge, I'll be very grateful.

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Another impressive example of camouflage (crypsis).

This stick grasshopper belongs to the genus Apioscelis.
Photographed in the Vaupés rainforest

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Here are 3 incredibly beautiful mantids that I saw last month.

Toxodera fimbriata
Paratoxodera meggitti
Hymenopus coronatus

Two Colombian endemic species I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph:

-Tityus columbianus (vulnerable species)
-Agesander ruficornis

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Dermacentor variabilis "American Dog Tick" at left, Amblyomma americanum "Lone Star Tick" at right

Both are male, I believe - neat to see them both on the same bit of grass 🤩

in situ, NE Oklahoma - fujifilm, Laowa 65mm, diffused flash

Treehoppers and ants exhibit a classic example of mutualism. As treehoppers feed on phloem sap, they excrete honeydew, which attracts ants. In return, the ants defend them from predators through aggressive behavior.

The treehopper species is Membracis mimica

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Opiliones!

Beautiful colors and patterns on this little creature. It was a very cooperative subject and gave me enough time to create a focus-stacked photo.

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A beautiful example of camouflage (crypsis).

Liturgusa maya, photographed in the Vaupés rainforest.

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Stylized forms, shimmering textures, and vibrant greens, reds and purples.

This Alydidae is truly a graceful and astonishing creature. I believe it belongs to the genus Stenocoris, though I prefer not to confirm it without certainty.

Photographed in the Vaupés rainforest.

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Hi BlueSky!

Portrait of a grasshopper, approximately 9 cm in size.

This creature patiently posed, giving me the necessary time to stack several images. I was so excited that I forgot to take a full-body shot... a big mistake if the goal is to identify the species.

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