Insects

Greenbrook Wildlife

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Dappled deer and a Japanese beetle – Wikipedia

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026

Greenbrook Dragonflies

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We saw a hummingbird, osprey, and red-tailed hawks (one was a light orange). The lake is only a puddle now so no ducks or other birds. There are lots of dragonflies.

Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Greenbrook, NJ 7/20/2026

NYBG Yellow Roses

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The rose garden continued by color.

Rose, NYBG 6/12/2026
Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) on Rose, NYBG 6/12/2026
Bumble Bee (Bombusimpatiens), on a
Rose, NYBG 6/12/2026
Rose, NYBG 6/12/2026
Rose, NYBG 6/12/2026

Bayard Cutting Wildlife

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Every year, an Osprey nests on the chimney at the mansion. I love the chickens at the small farm there.

Daddy Longelgs or Harvestman (Opiliones), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Chicken (Gallus domesticus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026
Chicken (Gallus domesticus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 6/10/2026

Hudson River Park

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Hudson River Park near our apartment in October. A honey bee photo bombed my shot of the skipper and pulled the focus away. I enjoy framing the city with vegetation.

A skipper butterfly perched on a purple flower, with a honey bee flying nearby amidst vibrant green foliage.
Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) and Long Dash (Polites mystic), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A close-up image of a skipper butterfly perched on a purple flower with green foliage in the background.
Long Dash (Polites mystic), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A bird with spread wings flying among tall vegetation in a natural setting.
Common Yellowthroat Warbler (Geothlypis trichas), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
Autumn foliage featuring bright orange leaves and red flower clusters against a clear blue sky.
Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) with Little Island, Hudson River Park 10/5/2025
A view of a city skyline framed by green pine trees and vibrant purple flowers in a park.
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Hudson River Park 10/5/2025

Greenbrook Wildlife

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A visit to the private little nature Sanctuary in Tenafly, New Jersey. The beetles and spider are new species for me.

A close-up of a small mammal resembling a chipmunk sitting on a piece of wood, surrounded by a blurred background of greenery.
Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of white and purple wildflowers with yellow centers in a natural setting.
Panicled Aster (Symphyotrichum lanceolatum), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of a shiny brown beetle on dark, earthy soil.
Horned Passalus or Patent-leather Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
Close-up of a black beetle on soil with wood debris in a natural setting.
Horned Passalus or Patent-leather Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus), Greenbrook 9/22/2025
A spider perched on a leaf floating in water, surrounded by green grass and rippling water.
Six-spotted Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton), Greenbrook 9/22/2025

Mt Loretto Insects

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In September we went to Mount Loretto Unique Area – NYSDEC. Here are some insects form that visit.

A close-up of a yellow butterfly resting on bright yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a yellow butterfly with black markings, perched on a branch with a blurred natural background.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up of a Monarch butterfly resting on yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up image of a butterfly with orange and black markings perched on a green plant with yellow buds.
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a wasp resting on a wooden surface, showcasing its black and white striped body and translucent wings.
Bald-Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a blue insect with vibrant wings feeding on yellow flowers.
Two-spotted or Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp (Scolia dubia), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a pair of insects on bright yellow flowers, showcasing intricate details of their bodies.
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle or Pennsylvania Leatherwing (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

Jamaica Bay Nature

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A small sampling of plants and insects.

A close-up of a vibrant green and yellow bee resting on a purple flower, with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.
Sweat Bee (Agapostemon), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
A close-up view of a butterfly with orange and black patterns perched on green leaves.
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Close-up of yellow flowers on a green plant, surrounded by foliage in a natural setting.
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025
Close-up of a white wildflower with delicate petals, surrounded by green foliage.
White Campion (Silene latifolia)Jamaica Bay 8/17/2025