Gettin' buggy wit it

Y'all, the humidity is unbearable. Suffocating, really. I can no longer waltz around with my camera gear willy nilly at any time of day. This time of year is why I never complain about cold weather. Ugh. How did my ancestors survive this jungle atmosphere without air conditioning? We are a spoiled generation.

These are random photos of bugs I've seen since the beginning of the year. My apologies in advance for any heebie geebies this may cause.

The evening of Jan 31, this strange wasp-like thing flew into my house
and landed on the living room lamp. I haven't seen one like it before or since.

Long-legged fly

Eastern lubber. Destructive little devil.

Blue dasher. Don't forget to stop and smell the...weeds!

Strange bug on the beach, Amite River, Frenchtown Conservation Area

Another blue dasher hamming it up for the camera.
It looks like there is a tiny pearl between his eyes.

Robber fly (I think) grabbing himself a little shade.

Ants attacking my dahlia hybrid.

One ant braving the petal geography alone.