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The hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus isolated on white background

Differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) on corn husk in afternoon sunlight, late summer/early fall. Though a native North American species, people call it a pest because it can greatly damage crops. Others admire its adaptability. Still others point out that it feeds birds and other wildlife when its numbers rise. Taken in a Connecticut cornfield.

$An African species that extends into adjacent Eurasia. Once common only in the Mediterranean region, the robust and aggressive virtual all-red male is becoming an increasingly common sight further north.\nField characters: Tot 36-45mm, Ab 18-33mm, Hw 23-33mm. A bit larger and substantially bulkier than Sympetrum species. \n\nThis beautiful Dragonfly is nowadays a quite common Species in the Netherlands.$

A marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) feeding on a white flower, sunny day in summer, Vienna (Austria)

$Hornet on Aster,Eifel,Germany.\nPlease see more than 1000 insect pictures of my Portfolio.\nThank you!$

. Shallow depth of field. nature background. Hover fly feeding on a flower

Nymph, the larva of an insect of the family Pentatomidae (shield bug) with a hunted ladybug.

House fly (Musca domestica) on flowering plant

Male Hoverfly Feeding on White and Yellow Flowers in a UK Summer Garden

$Field characters: Tot 44-50mm, Ab 29-35mm, Hw 35-41mm.\n\nKnown as 'blue arrows', the males of this active species, sheering fast and low above water or perching on open ground beside it, are one of the most familiar dragonfly sights in our area.\nRange and Status: Found throughout our area, with the exception of the northern Scandinavia. one of the most common species.\nHabitat: Larger standing or slow-flowing waters, generally open and often with margins without vegetation, such as lakes, sandpits, rivers and canals.\nFlight Season: From the end of April to the beginning of September, most abundant from June to August.\n\nThis is a common Species on the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

A Large metallic damselfly with fluttering, butterfly-like wings resting in foliage

A macro shot of this beautiful hoverfly feeding on a white daisy. Very well focussed with lots of detail.

A syrphe margined Calligrapher take a little bit of sun on a leave in autumn.

$A brown and rather plain hawker, with largely clear wings and conspicuous green eyes. The yellow triangle on S2 is diagnostic, as are the colour and shape of the hind wing base. Males patrol marshy ditches, reedy lakesides and other lush, calm waters.\nField characters: Tot 62-66mm, Ab 47-54mm, Hw 39-45mm.\nHabitat: Ditches, marshes, ponds and lakes with rich vegetation. Favours swamps of Water-soldier (Stratiotes aloides) in most of its northern range.\nFlight Season: May to August in most of its range, most abundant in June; earlier than most Aeshnia.\nDistribution: Widespread but very local in much of its range, especially in south-west, often numerous where present. \n\nThis is not a very common Species in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$

Background of insects (entomology) in laboratory.

Dragonfly on grass leaf (black background)

The macro of minnow mayfly (siphlonuridae) on wall

Yellow and black hoverfly is sitting on a white flower.

Close-up of a male Emerald Damselfly (Lestes Sponsa) holding on to a straw

Ichneumon confusor Wasp Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Large walnut aphid (Panaphis juglandis) on the upper side of leaf of walnut (Juglans regia) nymphs and adults.

Chrysoperla carnea, known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family

The Four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.

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