Scorpionflies Everywhere

I look forward to seeing scorpionflies every fall, but this year they were particularly abundant here in Austin. I was able to escape the lab and photograph both males and females in flight and perching. It was interesting to watch as males defended and fought over a dead grasshopper. They would release pheromones that in turn attracted females.

Lowland Tapir

While visiting friends in Florida, Kendra and I had the opportunity to go to Lion Country Safari. They have a pair of Lowland (South American) Tapirs there. They really enjoy playing in the water to keep cool on a hot day!