Tarantula Hawk Wasp

Tarantula Hawk Wasp -  Prescott,Az.

Heres more info via:

www.desertusa.com/mag01/sep/papr/thawk.html

Tarantula Hawks - DesertUSA

Several species of the wasps known as "tarantula hawks" inhabit the desert lands of the southwest. Tarantula hawks are most active in the summer, during the day, although they avoid the highest temperatures. Females give the wasps their common name. Like all members of this genus, they require a spider to serve as host for their larvae, and in the case of the local species, tarantulas are the preferred nursery.

Turkey Vulture - Wings on Wed.



Turkey Vulture - Prescott, Az.



Turkey Vulture - Prescott, Az.






 

Red Skimmer - Macro Monday

 Arizona Red Skimmer Dragonfly

The Guardian - Wings on Wednesday

This male Anna's hummingbird runs off rival intuders and only allows his family at the feeder 

Waterfowl Wings on Wednesday

American Coot - Gilbert Water Ranch - Gilbert, Az.




 


Mallard proving he can stand on one leg - Goldwater Lake- Prescott,Az.




Geese making a nest? Notice the ball-like objects they were rolling around.
Watson Lake - Prescott, Az. 

 

Female Mallard - Gilbert Water Ranch - Gilbert, Az.,





 


Northern Shoveler mates - Gilbert Water Ranch - Gilbert, Az.




Brown & White Duck  (could not I.D.)   Goldwater Lake - Prescott, Az.



House Finch for Wings on Wed.

House Finch (m)



House Finch (m) in flight



Four Western Butterflies

"Two-tailed Swallowtail"  - Prescott,Az.
The two-tailed swallowtail butterfly (Papilio multicaudata) was designated the official state butterfly of Arizona in 2001.



"West Coast Lady"   Vanessa annabella   - Prescott,Az.



"Arizona Sister"  Adelpha bredowii   - Prescott, Az.





"Mylitta Crescent"    Phyciodes mylitta     - Prescott, Az.