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Image 1 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 2 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 3 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 4 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 5 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 6 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 7 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 8 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 9 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 10 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 11 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 12 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 13 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 14 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 15 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 16 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
Image 17 — I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here
▲ 76 r/insects

I've managed to photograph insects from 17 different orders. I picked one of my favorite photos from each order to share here

If anyone is curious what species these are, let me know

  1. Orthoptera

  2. Coleoptera

  3. Hemiptera

  4. Diptera

  5. Hymenoptera

  6. Lepidoptera

  7. Trichoptera

  8. Ephemeroptera

  9. Raphidioptera

  10. Mantodea

  11. Megaloptera

  12. Psocodea

  13. Plecoptera

  14. Neuroptera

  15. Dermaptera

  16. Archaeognatha

  17. Odonta

u/Redtail987 — 1 day ago
▲ 1 r/Entomology

Epimartyria bimaculella, a very localized primitive moth species

A very localized species of primitive moth in the family Micropterigidae. It is endemic to north western Washington state and south western British Colombia in North America. Micropterigidae moths retain chewing mouthparts into adulthood, primarily feeding on spores and pollen. The larvae of this species solely consume leafy liverworts. This moth was found in an urban nature reserve.

u/Redtail987 — 6 days ago
▲ 11 r/moths

Epimartyria sp, a primitive moth with chewing mouthparts

This genus of moths feeds exclusively on liverworts as larvae. The adults retain their mandibles into the adult form, which they use to consume both pollen and spores. I found this individual in a damp forest in western Washington state, USA.

u/Redtail987 — 6 days ago
▲ 46 r/moths

Found this lovely moth on a light last night

Western Washington state, USA. I think it might be a pale beauty, Campaea perlata

u/Redtail987 — 10 days ago
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I find these things so adorable. Agulla bicolor snakefly

Washington state, USA. This is the third one I've found this week

u/Redtail987 — 11 days ago
▲ 78 r/insects

Most from Washington state USA, some from Utah. I can see why so many people love beetles, they are so diverse and beautiful

u/Redtail987 — 15 days ago
▲ 44 r/waspaganda

Some cuckoo wasps in the family Chrysididae use aphids as vectors to parasitize their host wasp species. The wasp lays eggs on the aphid, and the aphid is hunted by a prey provisioning wasp, the cuckoo wasps host. The cuckoo wasps eggs hatch, the larvae eat the provisioned aphids as well as the hosts larvae before pupating.

u/Redtail987 — 21 days ago
▲ 11 r/Entomology

I'm guessing Agulla sp, found in western Washington state, USA. Found near a light at night. These are pretty uncommon to spot, I believe

u/Redtail987 — 22 days ago
▲ 11 r/insects

Washington state, USA. I've been photographing insects with my phone and a clip on lens since last year. It's so fun to go out and learn about my local species. Here is a set of photos from the past few weeks

u/Redtail987 — 22 days ago
▲ 0 r/Entomology

Western Washington state, USA. Found it near a light at night. Couldn't get many photos before it flew off but what a cool find

u/Redtail987 — 23 days ago
▲ 3 r/insects

Found this insect in Washington State USA near a light at night. First time ever seeing one

u/Redtail987 — 23 days ago
▲ 239 r/moths

This moth is native to the west coast, where its larvae feed on Douglas Fir. Found this one near a path light at night

u/Redtail987 — 26 days ago