Show your Bugs and Critters

[Mad Mac]

Speaking of rat shot, the Bug A Salt is fun.
https://www.bugasalt.com/products/bug-a-salt-yellow-3-0
I had one of the early versions.
They shoot table salt and are effective against soft insects like flies
but it merely annoyed wasps which was what I really wanted to shoot.

Then I discovered the Bug Blaster adapter for .177 or .22 air rifles.
http://bugblaster.net/ I had an old Crosman .22.
It is as powerful as your air rifle and shoots silica sand or fine shot.
It was fun knocking down wasps.
Most required stepping on to finish them off.
It was not fun if they counterattacked.

[Woodpuppy]

Speaking of rat shot, the Bug A Salt is fun.
https://www.bugasalt.com/products/bug-a-salt-yellow-3-0
I had one of the early versions.
They shoot table salt and are effective against soft insects
but it merely annoyed wasps which was what I really wanted to shoot.

Then I discovered the Bug Blaster adapter for .177 or .22 air rifles.
http://bugblaster.net/ I had an old Crosman .22.
It is as powerful as your air rifle and shoots silica sand are fine shot.
It was fun knocking down wasps.
Most required stepping on to finish them off.
It was not fun if they counterattacked.

A missed opportunity to offer a Zombie edition!!!

[Mad Mac]

Worked clearing an old fence line this morning, showered
and still found this tick as I was combing my thinning hair.



Reminds me of the line in the romantic
Brad Paisley country and western song, Ticks:
"I'd like to check you for ticks."
https://fb.watch/fIBjemyjbQ/

Seek identified it as a Gulf Coast Tick.
Seek identified the Spyderco Bug as a Hard Backed Tick.

[Manixguy@1994]

all these cool pics and I post a little moth . Dan

[troutinCO]

That is a cool looking moth though!

[RustyIron]

Terry is neat!

Terry is lucky to be alive!
I was in a left turn on my bike on a collision course when I first spotted her. I shifted course a little bit and the front wheel missed her by an inch. The rear wheel would be tracking to the inside, so I stood the bike up the best I could. It was all going down so fast that I had no idea if I hit her or not. I slid to a stop and was relieved to see that she was unscathed.

Did you notice the way she "scratched" her abdomen with her rear leg? That's a typical tarantula behavior. Their hairs are like tiny barbed spears. They're an irritant meant to discourage predators and curious mountain bike riders. It's also an indication that she's had enough of me and it's time to leave her alone.

[Manixguy@1994]

Terry is neat!

Terry is lucky to be alive!
I was in a left turn on my bike on a collision course when I first spotted her. I shifted course a little bit and the front wheel missed her by an inch. The rear wheel would be tracking to the inside, so I stood the bike up the best I could. It was all going down so fast that I had no idea if I hit her or not. I slid to a stop and was relieved to see that she was unscathed.

Did you notice the way she "scratched" her abdomen with her rear leg? That's a typical tarantula behavior. Their hairs are like tiny barbed spears. They're an irritant meant to discourage predators and curious mountain bike riders. It's also an indication that she's had enough of me and it's time to leave her alone.

That is great information! Dan

[Mad Mac]

Eastern Giant Swallowtail

[Manixguy@1994]

Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Speechless! Beautiful picture! Dan

[Mad Mac]

Thanks. Just trying to keep up with you youngsters.

[legOFwhat?]

Little fella hitched a ride on my lawn tractor today then posed with the Spyderhawk. Have no idea what it is.

[JSumm]

Got a cool pick of a fly. Was able to get real close for this one. Then I realized he was dead.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

[The Meat man]

Came across this little guy in Cheesman Canyon awhile back, when we were in Colorado:

[Manixguy@1994]

This page has got to be a Hall of Fame on this thread it has it all , great pictures , information, and a dead fly . You guys are the best ! Dan

[Mad Mac]

Chickweed Geometer Moth by Mannixguy@1994

Florida Predatory Stink Bug by legOFwhat?
Common European Greenbottle Fly by JSumm
European Mantis by Fly Fishing Rick
Burrowing Mayfly by Fly Fishing Rick
Garter Snake by The Meatman

That is a very ambitious little snake.

[Makunochimaster]

[Mad Mac]

Cross Orb Weaver, the most common spider found in Ukraine,
known for the white cross on their back.
Glory to Ukraine, my friend.

[Manixguy@1994]

Try to trap a feral cat ! Consolation prize , didn’t want to leave but when he did it was high gear ! Needed a nap . Dan

[DSH007]

One of a handful I saw on my walk in the woods today.. this little guy was kind enough to pose for a quick photo.