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Nature and Feline Friday

  Nature Friday host LLB Gang  and Feline Friday  host Comedy Plus

Mid August we had three glorious fall like days.  I took advantage of them too.  I took several long treks thru the 'hood and sat on my back porch enjoying the birds, bees and buttie pillars and a critter from out of space. All of this nature seen from the comfort of my back porch.  

I  would like to thank Kit, mom to my furry nephews, for identifying this critter.
using the Insect ID app on her iPhone.
Red Footed Cannibalfy a type  Robberfly

When I was snapping the photos below,  I just knew it was going to eat me so I didn't get very close.  We have never ever NO never seen anything quite like this.   I was happy to read this: Like all flies, the Red-footed Cannibalfly lacks a stinger and cannot sting, but it can bite in defense or if handled roughly.

 Insect ID app says it’s this, also know as bee panther! 🙀

A type of Robberfly, the Red-footed Cannibalfly is an aerial predator. It beats its long wings so quickly that an audible buzz is often the precursor to seeing it whiz by in a blur. I can 100% verify that sentence.  It buzzed by me so quickly I ducked my head.  This terrifying speed allows it to snatch other flying insects right out of the sky. 

Tremendous size and leg strength coupled with a chemical-laced bite, allow it to easily subdue prey that may be larger than itself. The Red-footed Cannibalfliy can catch grasshoppers and other big insects, but it is more often seen with bees, wasps, and other flies in its possession. The bite injects quick-acting enzymes that help liquefy internal parts, making them easier to ingest. This carnivorous fly may be seen clinging to window screens, tree bark, or fences while it takes its meal. Between catches, the Red-footed Cannibalfly rests on a twig, branch, or other perch that allows it to visually scan the air for passersby. Once spotted, it zooms to its next meal.



Listen and watch for Red-footed Cannibalflies from the middle to the end of the summer when food options are plentiful. Areas like meadows, gardens, and woodlands, which act as homes to a variety of insects, are great places to find this type of Robberfly.

We have lots of buttie pillars (Princess Leah if you are reading thank you for teaching me this new word). However I've never seen one land the tray on the bird feeder.  I tried several times to snap a photo from behind it while the wings were fully opened.  There was a beautiful shade of blue there.

I saw this  'hood tuxie lounging under the bench on an early morning trek 3 or 4 blocks from our house.

It looks purryt comfortable.  I think maybe this is his/her territory

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #84

    Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy 

at Two Spoiled Cats

Today's photo prompt is

I did not know that he snored!

Maybe he is bored

He will be sleeping on the floor.

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Breaking news...after 12:00 noon today, I'll be MIA!!

I will catch up with you tomorrow.

WWW: Wild Words from Pup

 

Thanks to our 

Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Auntie HiC
Dad said he had a new boy toy...we furry boys were very excited.
Evidently it is a toy just for Dad.
I was sure Dad needed protecting from the alien but I heard 
NO, NO, NO
so I retreated like a good Pup.

I went back to join Mom and Kat (in his carrier) on the drive way.

Mom was taking a video of the eye in the sky at the same time the eye in the sky took our photo.

Life is good on our little mountain.

Hugs Your obedient Nephew Pup

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Dearest Pup,

Uncle and I watched the video and saw the drone’s eye view of mom.
Uncle said mom’s stern teacher voice was impressive.
We giggled as you charged at the alien.  
Loving Hugs 

Auntie HiC

Happy Tuesday

Thank you to our 

 Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Happy Black Eyed Susan's 

I don't know Tina

I saw this wish for her on an early morning 'hood trek

I was all kinds of happy and smiling when I saw these adorable chairs in the lobby of my local Harris Teeter Grocery store!!

Awww Monday by my furry nephews

Today my nephews K9 Pup is hosting

 

 Thank you to our   

Host Comedy Plus  

Dearest Auntie HiC

This is a wee bit about our sweet Mom and her lover of all creatures great and small.

  Mom’s dad was a Marine (Semper Fi), which meant they moved ALOT.

She was born on Guam, and attended 11 different schools before her dad retired. She was enrolled in 3 different first grade classes in 3 different states. 🙀

Moving frequently was difficult, especially as an only child.

This quote by Olivia Newton John (RIP 😿) resonated with Mom, as she always made friends with the animals everywhere she lived. 

Even as an adult, Mom still considers animals her best friends.

🐈‍⬛❤️🐕❤️🐈

  We 3 purrsonally experienced Mom's kind, gentle voice and loving hands as she won our hearts when we were all scared and alone.

Love Kat, Pup and Rocky

Happy Birthday Sis of Angel Madi

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

To My Human Sis

August 28, 1971

THIS IS HER PICTURE AT 2.5 MONTHS OLD
MOM GETS ALL GAGA OVER IT FOR SOME REASON.
EVIDENTLY SHE CAME INTO THIS WORLD 
WITHOUT

FURS

THIS IS ME AT 2.5 MONTHS OLD. IT ALSO MAKES MOM ALL GAGA, NOTE I HAVE ALL MY FURS

I AM HAPPY TO REPORT AFTER LOTS OF TLC AND GOOD NUTRITION HER 
FURS 
GREW TO BE LONG,LOVELY  AND BLONDE!!

Deligtful
Adorable
Ur loved two hours and a bunch (this is what she said when she told us she loved us.
Great friend
Hilariously dry wit
Techie in disguise 
Extremely devoted to her loved ones
Rare gem