3:00 snapshot #1376: Insects at work

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Oleander aphids Aphis nerii on common milkweed.




A couple coworkers were alarmed by a large clumsy buzzing insect, fearing it to be a horse fly or stinging wasp. I went and picked it up: a dogday cicada at the end of its life.


I gave it to Kikipuff, who accessorized with it.


Speaking of accessorizing, fashion better get out of my way when I'm dressing to do battle with yellow jackets in the heat of the day! It's always better to treat yellow jacket nests in the cool of the night, but I gotta do these things when I'm on the clock, so moon suit it is.