Same individual from the previous observation. Prey is Lucilia cuprina.
Breach, spyhopping, & tail slapping
When you are hyper-focused on a gorgeous soldier fly and you realize you aren’t the only one attracted to it.
Prey is a soldier fly from the genus Hedriodiscus.
On a cool, calm September morning, a sluggish anole starts its day with a sip of dew.
Scroll to see mother coming in to feed her rapidly growing chicks. 3 total confirmed.
This specimen is missing its left Leg I. Note the white markings on the ventral surface of abdomen. These were missing or inconspicuous in the specimen from a few weeks ago. Sexual dimorphism perhaps? Separate species? Maybe just variation among individuals. I also found the translucent tips of the present Leg I and the pedipalps fascinating. Are these disappearing from sight in its evolution for mimicry?
The scarlet-colored clypeus below the anterior eyes and above the chelicerae was observed, but my subject was non cooperative and made a brilliant escape before I could photograph. It was a striking color.