dragonflies – Michael's Place

Alexander Springs, Florida

Susan and I are always looking for interesting places to stop and walk looking for birds, plants and insects as we head from one spot to another. Yesterday to stopped at Alexander Springs on our way to see Tom and Kathi in Dunnellon, Florida. Variable dancer (left) and Cyprus clubtail (right) to nice Odonata. BarredContinue reading “Alexander Springs, Florida”

Farles Prairie Recreation Area, Ocala State Forest

We spent a day on a trail looking at insects and birds. While the birds were great, the insects were even better. Bird grasshopper. Blue corporal (dragonfly) – female on the left, male on the right. Confusing duskywing on the left, Juvenal’s duskywing on the right. Florida harvester ants. They’re going to have to cutContinue reading “Farles Prairie Recreation Area, Ocala State Forest”