Tag Archives: insects

Bugs and Spiders

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading

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There’s a Bug in the Shower

I woke up this morning to find a huge bug in the shower. I’ve seen one like it in the outside laundry room just a week or two ago and was quite impressed with it then also. UPDATE – thanks … Continue reading

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A Big Bee

Last night, a very large bee was attracted by my desk lamp and spent a while hanging out by my computer. I have my macro lens back thanks to some new batteries for my Nikon, so I was happy to … Continue reading

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Some Critters, Some Birds

I have been sorting through some photos that have been accumulating over the last few weeks and thought these were fun. I always have a camera nearby because you just never know what you are going to see. (warning, bug … Continue reading

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A Blue Bug

We were hunting for mangoes one day when I saw what looked like a very large wasp. It was very busy scurrying around in the leaves, opening and closing its wings. When the sun caught the wings there will be … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate

Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate The first things that came to mind were some of the intricate patterns found in nature. xx xx xx These photos aren’t new, but are some I remembered from doing some blog backup a while ago. … Continue reading

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Strange Creatures

We have been watching a couple very strange creatures!  They are both in a pot of little lemon trees I have been growing. I know they are eating the trees but I have more trees, and the creatures are far more interesting. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist

Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist  xx xx xx xx Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge – Minimalist Weekly Photo Challenge/B4 Retouch: Minimalist (Spot) Minimalist Moon Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist Weekly Photo Challenge: A Minimalist Detective Story Weekly Photo Challenge~Minimalism at Caesars Palace … Continue reading

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Scorpion? Again?

We were told that scorpions tend to come in houses during the dry season because they are looking for water. We have found this to be true so far. We are now in the height of rainy season though and … Continue reading

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Bugs in Nicaragua

It is a rainy day today, perfect for sorting photos, catching up on blog posts, and cleaning up from a bug invasion. You know me and bugs 😀  I haven’t been specifically looking for them or working in the yard … Continue reading

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