#june2017

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Brassy Long-Joint Darkling Beetle - Arthromacra aenea

We now go from a wide, Bronzed Beetle to a more slender one of Brass. This specie has no common name, so for today’s post its a combination of its subfamily name and the specie name (aenea meaning brassy). The brassy-ness in question refers to the metallic luster of this insect’s shell. This post was scheduled to be uploaded many years ago, but was pulled back at the last minute due to uncertainty on the identification. While unsure on the exact specie for a while, these images have been carefully re-examined. By looking at the shape of this Beetle and comparing this individual to other confirmed sightings on iNaturalist and Bugguide, I can comfortably say that I’m now happy declaring the identification correct...well as much as can be gleaned from pictures. My biggest doubts came from the thorax width and the antennae which appeared to be the wrong type. However, when counting the antennae segments, it became clear that it had been attacked or damaged in some way. The shell has also been impacted and one of its feet is missing, so a confrontation with a predator was likely! Looking at untouched specimens, they have an elongated terminal antennae segment. 

Please do not overlook this Beetle’s features if you find a similar Beetle in the wild or in your garden (I kept veering towards Lizard Beetles, Tribe Languriini). If you can, try and get a reasonable picture of the head and eyes. This individual represents a new side of Darkling Beetles (it is a thinner specimen) for the blog, specifically from the Subfamily Lagriinae, better known as the Long-Jointed Beetles (and Arthromacra means “large-jointed”). Like their relatives, they can be primarily found in sources of decaying vegetation and stumps. Even then, water is very important for an insect’s body and to prevent desiccation. A strong, predator-proof, brassy shell needs nutrition to remain intact and healthy. Although somewhat metallic, one would be hard pressed to classify this shell as brassy (the light bouncing of this individual makes it seem like a darkened silver). This isn’t unexpected for this Darkling Beetle whose shell can have a variable coloration between individual. Look for such magnificent colors as dark-orange, brown, grey and even dark green! Having said that, if you find a similar-looking Beetle with a more vibrant green shell, you have likely found one of its relatives: A. pilosella. Red coloration could (I stress, could) mean you’ve found A. robinsoni! Who knew Darkling Beetles could be so metal and so colorful? 

Pictures were taken on June 24, 2017 at the Royal Botanical Gardens with a Samsung Galaxy S4. On the subject of bronze and brass, both are alloys composed of copper. Brass is formed of zinc, whereas bronze is bonded with tin.

[acsuttles]

Dark Rose Valkyrie – Part 10 – PlayStation 5

[angel060563]

Johnny Depp at Glastonbury Festival in June 2017 🎸🎸🎸 --- @glastofest #glastonburyfestival #june2017 #johnnydepp #deppheadsforever♥️ #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #MENtoo https://www.instagram.com/p/B9e6LzPJgKv/?igshid=owud87yksxbt

[manarkisan]

“What could paaaw-sibly go wrong?”

Bubsy

June 2017

[sanerontheinside]

1956 Arnolt Bristol, also spotted June 2017. Haven’t found as much about this one, but I know for sure it ran in Lime RockPark’s first Arnolt Bristol only rally of 2015. • #arnoltbristol #greenwichconcours #greenwichconcoursdelegance #classicdriver #drivetastefully • #photobacklog #vscocam #june2017 #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AX2vMFP2a/?igshid=1wvx1arg65d6h

[jeezymanziel]

[dailyfarcalm]

“Real Rider (2017)” Actress: @mochizuki_miki フォトブック「Hide Out」からのアウトテイクです♬

詳細: https://bit.ly/2FRFz17

#被写体募集 #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #バイクの日 #モデル募集  #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #キリトリセカイ

[sagesolar]

Panoramic view of Tbilisi at night, Georgia by CamelKW https://flic.kr/p/28Gr3Z1

[sleepgolfing]

It's #worldwhaleday 🐋Although Orcas are actually part of the dolphin family but anyhoo... 🤷🏼‍♀️Throwback to last June when we got to see these gorgeous creatures in the wild 💙 . . . #orca #killerwhales #alaska #allenmarine #whalewatching #juneau #pacificnorthwest #wildalaska #june2017 #halcruises #dreamholiday (at Alaska)

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Fall Cankerworms - Alsophila pometaria 

Do Inchworms like to party? Absolutely! Especially if they have other Inchworms around them, and there’s quite a few here! These are the partygoers that eat all the snacks without heed.

Truthfully speaking, these Caterpillars are in fact Inchworms as they belong to the family Geometridae, or Geometrid Moths. They move in a looping motion, pulling their body forward and creating an arch along their back as they do so. Then they straighten out and move forward again, inching their way to their destination. If you look closely, a few partygoers here are in the process of arching their way across this wooden observation fence. The adult Moths conversely are more known for the wave-like patterns that travel across their wings. We’ll return to the adults shortly; for now, let’s focus on the aggregation of Cankerworms in the forest. How they all wound up on the wooden fence is anyone’s guess, especially since it is devoid of leaves to defoliate. It’s possible they may have hatched on the fence itself, being placed their by a female Fall Cankerworm Moth thinking it was some type of hardwood tree. However, it’s more likely that these individuals are descending to pupate. You see,  based on their appearance, they’ve been active for some time now. Upon hatching, Cankerworms begin their lives colored green, gradually darkening with each molt as they grow bigger, just as these have. 

They may darken to black from instar to instar, but while they wriggle around they never lose the white bands that trail from head to toe. The band isn’t as visible when green, and neither are the Caterpillars for that matter. They use their green colors to their advantage by straightening their body and mimicking twigs if they feel a threat nearby as they feast at their tree. They’re well anchored thanks to their rear prolegs, so maintaining this posture isn’t an issue. After eating, defoliating, and molting, these Caterpillars find their way to the soil and pupate. The forest finds some peace in the meantime as the voraciousness of these Caterpillars has the potential to be devastating if left unchecked by their predators (both from birds and insects). As the seasons pass and autumn arrives, it is found they these Cankerworms don’t overwinter as pupae. The emerge as grey-colored Moths and seek out the best trees to place eggs and ready the next generation of Caterpillars for the winter. It may sound straightforward, but the female Cankerworms emerge without wings (my sentiments on that were covered in a Bagworm post), making location-seeking much more urgent! Next time you’re in a forested area where these wrigglers can be found, return in the autumn months and look for stout, grey, wide-bodied wingless Moths (grey-winged, male Moths may be nearby). It’s a strange sight, but it’s just another part of this insect’s journey. And being wingless does have some advantages: males come to you, less energy burned on flight and the potential of parthenogenesis (reported in some populations).

Picture was taken on June 10, 2017 at the Royal Botanical Gardens with a Samsung Galaxy S4.

[jernytothejerb]

As the 10th rolls closer, I’m really missing my fam more and more. And papa Joseph Gordon-Levitt 👽 #myfamily #june2017

[bvzhovtokphoto]

2017-06-07 12:42:03 #nikond3200 #nikond3200photography #nikkor35mm #chernihiv #summer #june #june2017 #flowers #garden (Chernihiv) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1RN4M3oYjc/?igshid=hte5n8m7vfli

[shawmilaarchive]

Camila attends Shawn’s “Illuminate Tour” London show.

[odputra]

"...learn to appreciate what we have, before time forces us to appreciate what we had..." 😑 #Quotes #QuotesAboutLife . #SalamMaulidurRasul 12 Rabiulawal 1442H May peace be upon him...ameen. . #oDInMalaysia #Throwback #June2017 #Leisure #LoveMyLife #Life #Happy #Smile #InstaPic #Instagram #PhotoCollage #PhotoGrid #BestTwo #Pose #oDPutra #Hometown #Kampung #KotaBharu #Kelantan #Malaysia #PeninsularMalaysia #SoutheastAsia #Asia (at KG Jelutong Kota, Kota Bharu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6uCDXn3HB/?igshid=1twguvlssiatr

[sanerontheinside]

1956 Arnolt Bristol, fully restored. • #arnoltbristol • #greenwichct #greenwichconcoursdelegance #greenwichconcours #concoursdelegance . . . This car appeared twice on Bring a Trailer: once in 2014, and again in 2017. By its first sale, the original Bristol straight-six engine had been swapped for a Chevy Corcette-sourced Dual Quad 238ci V8; some other changes had been made, including flared fenders and front spoiler. The car was again purchased in 2014, and its new owner commissioned a full restoration. It ran in a 300 mile New England road rally. The second BaT listing is 2/9/17; this picture was captured 6/4/17, parked in the structure outside the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. • #classicdriver #drivetastefully • #photobacklog #vscocam #june2017 #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AMvZklX13/?igshid=xyga0sslzpiy

[sagesolar]

Gudauri, Georgia by CamelKW https://flic.kr/p/29AThxX