Summer Fauna

A hummingbird hovers between the cannas.

A tasty snack!

Arilus cristatus.  A prime wheel bug specimen.  It is a member of the assassin bug family.  I came across this guy on the back porch, and transported it to this leaf.  I had never encountered one of these bugs before.

A nice look at the rostrum which it will use to stab its prey.  Assassin bugs primarily feed on pests (japanese beetles, cockroaches, etc) and are considered beneficial.  However they do bite, so watch out!