This is an old image from 2004 that I'm posting because of interest in my recent shots of this Hexatomini. I've photographed several over the last 20 years, always in the same area at Cedar Bog. Quite small, as you can see from the size perspective of the mites.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/51841205
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84762884
being chased by a red-wind blackbird; Indiangrass Preserve
Christmas Bird Count! I helped out with the Fort Worth Circle -- there were 109 bird species documented in this circle! We spotted around 50 in our designated area. Had such a blast with Grace, Avery, and Elizabeth. :)
Only one seen this summer, on pentas
Update:
I found several of these at Cedar Bog again this year. The last one might be Hexatoma brevicornis, so if you have expertise, please D.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172420801
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172420799
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172420798
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175243975
Note: I have photographed this Hexatomini at Cedar Bog in Champaign County, Ohio for at least 17 years. Always in the same area.
I've added two other observations; one from back in 2004.
Links to those observations:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88273567
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84762884
Here's an observation this year (2022) with better pics of wing venation. Same location.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124010854
Seeing this bioluminescence has always been a dream of mine. So cool.