WPR Insects

Sherry Felix

The first thing I saw at Ward Pond Ridge was a Cicada. I can’t tell which one of the hundreds of species it is. It is about 2 inches long.

Close-up view of a cicada perched on a yellow background, showcasing detailed features including its wings and body.
(Cicadomorpha) cicadas and leafhoppers, Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Two beetles resting on green leaves in a natural setting.
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a cicada resting on green leaves, showcasing its detailed body and antennae.
Differentialis (Differential Grasshopper), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up image of a brown spider on sandy ground, surrounded by small stones and debris.
Wolf Spider (Tigrosa helluo), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a yellow flower with green leaves.
Common Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica) on St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

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