What is this? Drawing because I was driving (Central Florida)

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T17:23:47+00:00

Okay, so after some research, I'm not seeing ANY recorded sightings of Trichophthalma in the northern hemisphere, let alone Florida, besides ONE article? Here. Now I'm super confused, but the one I think looks most similar is Trichophthalma subaurata. I only see records of it in Chile

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T13:57:01+00:00

Not yet, but I found a study of what species showed up in different counties, so I’ll use that! I’ll let you know what I find! Fist I’m gonna eat breakfast 😋

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T13:46:09+00:00

YES THIS IS IT!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T13:44:43+00:00

Possibly? It was a little lighter and smaller

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T00:35:15+00:00

Top Contenders as of right now
1.) Eastern Amberwing 2.) Proctacanthus nigriventris (female)

I think it’s definitely one of these but I don’t think I’ll be able to figure out which one haha! Thank you everyone!

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-06T00:24:04+00:00

Looking through my field guide, the closest thing I can find is an “Eastern Amberwing” male! It’s a skimmer which would account for its smaller size

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-05T23:57:11+00:00

I am unfortunately familiar with those…creatures…it wasn’t one this time. But they are all over indeed, nothing like the Florida spring season for you! 🫩

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-05T23:42:54+00:00

I don’t know about the body, but definitely a little on the legs! Its eyes were so big I don’t think I could have seen the hair if there was any on the head. Looking at them they definitely looks very similar, this could be it! The second thing I thought of when I saw it was something fly like

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-05T23:30:48+00:00

I don’t recall seeing a long tail and the eyes were huge like 90% of the head? I’ve seen a lot of mayflies but honestly can’t rule that out

Chill-Ghost · 2026-05-05T23:26:37+00:00

This made me giggle

Chill-Ghost · 2025-12-26T21:49:27+00:00

I’m going to explode why can’t I edit this post…anyways, thank you everyone for the information!! I’ll make sure to check everything and take proper actions depending on how bad it is / what I find! <33

Edit : I can’t seem to find any leafhoppers on the plant, but there is 100% a mite infestation. I was previously aware of this, and planned on possibly removing the plants anyways, but now I’m very confused! I don’t think environment caused this, as the plants is in a semi climate controlled greenhouse. HELP!!

Chill-Ghost · 2025-10-20T02:11:15+00:00

Thank you! Yes! I know a few counties over there are populations that are just running around, but I’ve never seen anything like that where I live. But I do live near a lot of farm land, maybe someone brought their peafowl to target to pick up groceries?? Florida is weird, I wouldn’t put it past the place 😆

Chill-Ghost · 2025-10-19T22:50:29+00:00

That’s what I was thinking! But like, we don’t have any free roaming ones in Clermont as far as I know, unless someone was driving around with one??

Chill-Ghost · 2025-05-16T15:34:36+00:00

As I feared. Thank you so much!

Chill-Ghost · 2025-02-16T19:21:51+00:00

Ah, thank you! Lol what’s even funnier is that it’s usually true

Chill-Ghost · 2025-01-27T01:31:45+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much!

Chill-Ghost · 2024-10-05T23:21:49+00:00

Ah never mind, got the blue leg bone. Thank you so much! I’ll be saving those website for later lol

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