Natural History

Broad-winged Tree Cricket (Oecanthus latipennis -female) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: The head has a true red color, the proximal portions of the antennae are dark red, and the hind 'knees' have an orange tint. ((BugGuide))

Ernestine's Moth (Phytometra ernestinana) by Marvin Smith

Antlion (Glenurus gratus) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: While most antlion larvae live in the soil and construct the familiar funnel-shaped ant traps, Glenurus gratus larvae live in tree holes amongst the wood dust and other organic detritus. They feed on assorted insects such as termites, beetle larvae, and ants. (University of Florida)

Short-lined Chocolate (Argyrostrotis anilis - 8764) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Found throughout most of eastern North America. (BugGuide)

Mottled Prominent (Macrurocampa marthesia - 7975) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Found throughout most of eastern North America. Larvae feed on leaves of beech, maple, oak, and other deciduous trees. (BugGuide)

Punctured Tiger Beetle (Cicindela punctulata) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Typically found in slightly sandy, open areas ... overwinters as a larva, adults present in summer. This specimen was attracted to our porch light. (BugGuide)

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle (Lucanus capreolus) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Adults feed on tree sap. Larvae feed in rotting logs. Males use mandibles to fight at breeding sites. (BugGuide)

Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda - 7715) by Marvin Smith Via Flickr: Common throughout most of eastern North America. Caterpillar hostplants are maples, sycamore, beech or oaks. Like other silkworm moths, adults do not eat. (BugGuide)