Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing structure. Location: Scappoose, […]
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Photo Interlude: Grasshopper Season
Here in Scappoose, “grasshopper season” is that brief period in mid-August when the rain stops for a few weeks, the mid-day temperature rises significantly, and the birds have yet to make their return appearances. This Carolina Grasshopper (also called a Mourning Cloak Grasshopper), Dissosteira carolina, is one of many that make up the majority of […]