Post by trehopr1 on Aug 29, 2016 2:23:09 GMT
I recently collected this little honey on August 9th. It is only the second one which I have encountered in many years. I wanted to show what a freshly emerged specimen looks like with it's lovely olive green and burgundy fur covered body. Most photos you see of these shows specimens with "bald spots" on their thorax as well as dull colors or worn wings. Getting a nice one like this just does not happen all that often in the field.
Although, it is a widespread species over much of the Eastern seaboard; I would not exactly consider it common (which can be a relative term). If you see one at all they are always single individuals. This species is really appropriately named for it's most hummingbird-like darting + hovering flight.
I must admit to a certain trepidation in having to dispatch it. I really find these little creatures enchanting in a way that is not felt with other leps that I collect. However, knowing that this was only my 2nd specimen seen or captured in many years I felt compelled to keep it due to it's wonderful condition. Simply beautiful species.
Although, it is a widespread species over much of the Eastern seaboard; I would not exactly consider it common (which can be a relative term). If you see one at all they are always single individuals. This species is really appropriately named for it's most hummingbird-like darting + hovering flight.
I must admit to a certain trepidation in having to dispatch it. I really find these little creatures enchanting in a way that is not felt with other leps that I collect. However, knowing that this was only my 2nd specimen seen or captured in many years I felt compelled to keep it due to it's wonderful condition. Simply beautiful species.
