Michael Robert Dyet
@mdyetmetaphor.bsky.social
Author of literary fiction: Hunting Muskie - Rites of Passage by Blue Denim Press; Until the Deep Water Stills (self-published novel). Author of "Metaphors of Life Journal" blog. Nature lover and photographer. Retired from the marketing profession.
The last hurrah for insects as winter weather is forecast to move into the area in the next couple of days. Nice capture of a Damsel Bug (Nabis roseipennis) to wrap up the season.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The last hurrah for insects as winter weather is forecast to move into the area in the next couple of days. Nice capture of a Damsel Bug (Nabis roseipennis) to wrap up the season.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Nature as Quilt – Little Stinkers tinyurl.com/yf33jjnf
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Nature as Quilt – Little Stinkers tinyurl.com/yf33jjnf
It is not "officially" winter yet. But the Winter Crane Flies are here!
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It is not "officially" winter yet. But the Winter Crane Flies are here!
An Early Leafhopper that decided to rebel against its name and appear late in the season.
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
An Early Leafhopper that decided to rebel against its name and appear late in the season.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Seeking the Guiding Light tinyurl.com/2e86rwfr
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Seeking the Guiding Light tinyurl.com/2e86rwfr
Insect season is for the most part done up here as the gray days of November prevail. But Fall Cankerworm Moths are thankfully still around.
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Insect season is for the most part done up here as the gray days of November prevail. But Fall Cankerworm Moths are thankfully still around.
November 8, 2025
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
November 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
November 8, 2025
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
Metaphors of Life Journal: Chatbots, AI and the Art of Deception tinyurl.com/yc293xp9
A tiny but colourful insect to brighten up a November day: Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A tiny but colourful insect to brighten up a November day: Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle.
So nice to see a bright red insect in the gray days of November: Typical Leafhopper - Gyponana gladia.
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So nice to see a bright red insect in the gray days of November: Typical Leafhopper - Gyponana gladia.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Street Prophet – Ripple in a Pond tinyurl.com/4zwwuvf7
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Street Prophet – Ripple in a Pond tinyurl.com/4zwwuvf7
When most of the other insects have packed it in for the season, the Common Drone Fly sticks around a bit longer. Encourages me to be in denial that the season is ending!
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When most of the other insects have packed it in for the season, the Common Drone Fly sticks around a bit longer. Encourages me to be in denial that the season is ending!
One of the last of the last - a Striped Sweat Bee braving the cool, late October temperature at one of the few wildflowers still blooming.
October 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One of the last of the last - a Striped Sweat Bee braving the cool, late October temperature at one of the few wildflowers still blooming.
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Thief of Time tinyurl.com/bdf298mn
October 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: The Thief of Time tinyurl.com/bdf298mn
Lucky late season find on the walls of an arena: Typical Leafhopper - Idiodonus kennicotti
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Lucky late season find on the walls of an arena: Typical Leafhopper - Idiodonus kennicotti
Metaphors of Life Journal: Customer Service – A Desert Wasteland tinyurl.com/z6wzrck8
October 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Customer Service – A Desert Wasteland tinyurl.com/z6wzrck8
Finally managed to get a quality photo of a Striped Sweat Bee. Quite striking!
October 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Finally managed to get a quality photo of a Striped Sweat Bee. Quite striking!
Insect season is winding down but there are still a few to be seen and photographed. Black-legged Meadow Katydid.
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Insect season is winding down but there are still a few to be seen and photographed. Black-legged Meadow Katydid.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trench Warfare in the Grass tinyurl.com/yc376d97
October 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Trench Warfare in the Grass tinyurl.com/yc376d97
Red-banded Leafhoppers are common in this area. But I still admire them when I can get a good shot of one.
October 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Red-banded Leafhoppers are common in this area. But I still admire them when I can get a good shot of one.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Meanwhile, The Epstein Files tinyurl.com/j6w2fyna
October 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Meanwhile, The Epstein Files tinyurl.com/j6w2fyna
Tachnid Flies (Gymnoclytia occudua) playing piggyback.
September 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tachnid Flies (Gymnoclytia occudua) playing piggyback.
Coolest looking bug of the year: Hunch-backed Bee Fly.
September 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Coolest looking bug of the year: Hunch-backed Bee Fly.
Metaphors of Life Journal: Data Security – 4,876 Failures tinyurl.com/djczsaff
September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: Data Security – 4,876 Failures tinyurl.com/djczsaff
Always amazed by the stunning colours of moth caterpillars Marsh Dagger Moth caterpillar.
September 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Always amazed by the stunning colours of moth caterpillars Marsh Dagger Moth caterpillar.
Banded Garden Spider - it appeared somewhat taken aback when a European Mantis go caught in its web!
September 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Banded Garden Spider - it appeared somewhat taken aback when a European Mantis go caught in its web!