lives on the underside blackberry leaves. When I turned the leaf over the larva started moving. The black case protects it from being eaten by birds. Close inspection of these cases will reveal tiny legs.
spp. Oak Ridge, TN June 11, 2008 We collected this click beetle by shaking the branch of a shrub over a beat sheet at Science Camp. These beetles are fun to watch. If they get turned upside down, they can rapidly flip their hinged thorax and abdomen to turn themselves upright again. Note the deep groove between the thorax and abdomen.
spp.? Milton, FLAugust 30, 2008 I found this ~1" insect in my parents' swimming pool when I was skimming it out. I thought it was a leaf, then it moved! They can inflict a painful bite if handled. I was surprised it was not bothered by the chlorine in the water.
