Any experts out there?

[oily]

anybody know what these are?

[stephenD]

Yeah. The first is a bug in a spider web, the second is a Gorgeous George bug, the others are bugs as well.

[jim_mex]

Hey Rob - Dems moffs pretendin' t' be sommat else

If you want to while away some time searching some images try the galleries at http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org

There's plenty of beauts to be found there

[oily]

Hey Rob - Dems moffs pretendin' t' be sommat else

If you want to while away some time searching some images try the galleries at Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

There's plenty of beauts to found there

thanks for the link Jim. .......... I was hoping to find a photo identifier.

[jim_mex]

Hey Rob - #4 looks like a western tent caterpillar moth

[Dragon]

my bug identification books are up north. I will be going home later tonight and can look them up for you.
Diane

[HAMMER]

I think the others are right. They are bugs.... scientific name insects.

[jim_mex]

Hey Rob - # 5 is an Arched Hooktip Moth

- geez pal, this is more addictive than crossword puzzles!

#1 looks like it could be a Chlorochlamys Triangularis variant

[oily]

Chlorochlamys Triangularis variant THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT!!!

[jim_mex]

Chlorochlamys Triangularis variant THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT!!!

Hey Rob - I believe you!

#2 is Dryocampa rubicunda - on a pale night!

Still leaves #3, on which I agree with Hammer. Its a bug, but it definitely ain't a dragonfly


FYI - I found these by scanning a ruck of plates at

Moth Photographers Group -- Main Menu

Now you can me by the name I've been called in the past by a few Chinese contacts - Jim Moth!!!!

[oily]

Heres one for ya Jim

[jim_mex]

At last Rob - an easy one - LOL!

That's an Automeris Io moth

You can see a gorgeous photo of one at this address if you replace the * with a w

w*w.treknature.com/gallery/Middle_East/Israel/photo59671.htm

Now seeing as I keep hopping up and down from my shop roof for your distractions can I go back up there and catch a few of my own. As dusk is falling here south of the border I'm being dive bombed by the bug- ers as they head for my shop lights.

Btw - scanning those plates I mentioned its amazing just how many types of moths there are just in North America and, on an interesting note, there is one classification system based on identifying them solely by their genitalia! Can you imagine being an expert in this field and having your expertise highlighted on your curriculum. Puts a whole new meaning to the phrase 'storing mothballs in your drawers'

[oily]

Sorry for BUGGIN' Jim.
You are right, the number and variety of critters is amazing.
I haven't found this guy yet. I get more of these more than any other.
The markings are always nearly identical just a variance in intensity.
I'm assuming male and female.
To think it all started trying to stop and smell a rose without tipping over.

[Dragon]

#2 is a Rosy maple moth
Diane

[jim_mex]

Hey Diane - thanks for the confirmation and the more familiar name.
Dryocampa rubicunda sure is one heck of a description to remember!

Hi Rob - you sure do get some beauties in your locality and this last one is another with spectacular markings. I forgot to ask previously but just where are you located? I'll see if I can find this latest one during the next coffee break.