I found this on my daughter's pasture fence. I've only seen this species once before. Very pretty markings. Check out the multi-faceted eye. Blends in well with the fence.
male
ID confirmed in bugguide here: https://bugguide.net/node/view/2378968
Last day of 2024 City Nature Challenge observations. Drove up to Milam County to observe along some county roads west of Hwy 77.
Last day of 2024 City Nature Challenge observations. Drove up to Milam County to observe along some county roads west of Hwy 77.
Last day of 2024 City Nature Challenge observations. Drove up to Milam County to observe along some county roads west of Hwy 77.