I'm on vacation at my sister's in Toronto and I have the pleasure of spending every morning with my coffee on her patio. Today, I suddenly realized that it's not just me with an incredible yard. So, I'm posting a "Yard: a word worth 1000 pictures" from T.O.!
As far as I know, a 4-legged bug is unusual; most have 6 legs. His shape and antennae make me think he's a wood borer. I can't find it in my National Audubon Society Field Guide to Insects & Spiders. Anyone care to weigh in?
Here he is up close...
Here's a photo with my finger and thumb to show scale.
Because of his 4-leg configuration, walking was a little different from most bugs so I captured it here in this short video.
He had an interesting behaviour. Whenever I got close, he'd cock his head and angle his body to look closely. I think he's got great eyesight.
Here he is from above.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Vacation Yard — Bizarre 4-legged Insect has to be from Toronto, right?
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2 comments:
Not a beetle, no elytra.
I'm from philly and I found a brown one crawling up my leg.
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