Insects & Bugs Of Yarnell, Arizona.
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There are numerous Bugs (Insects) living in Yarnell, Arizona. Their numbers and varieties vary according to the seasons of the year.

We will try to show you some of the unusual Bugs in the Yarnell area on this page.

Yarnell is located on the Highway 89, Scenic Route to Prescott, Arizona. Yarnell is also listed as one of the communities to visit along the American Heritage Trail route. There is a link to the Yarnell Chamber Of Commerce at the bottom of this page.

Most of the images are taken from within 1 mile of downtown Yarnell, Arizona. This is clearly one of the best places in Arizona to see unusual insects. This is a beautiful, quiet, peaceful area, and that is one of the best kept secrets in Arizona.

This page is a work in progress, so please come back for updates.

Eve and George are not Bug Experts, so we probably won't be able to answer any technical questions about them. We have placed some general descriptions of the insects shown on this page in a large text box located after you view all of the large images. The characteristics are in the same order as the large images. Please, let us know if you spot any errors on this page!

We have already learned that the photography of insects takes a lot of patience. We also have learned that while some folks think bugs are creapy, most of them are harmless to humans and that they are interesting to look at.

Now, we know that some insects are not considered bugs and visa versa. But we chose to use a broad definition, such as from; Definitions of bug on the Web:
"A bug is a general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate."
So....
We think you'll agree with us that the insects, spiders, and other things you'll find on this web page will fit that general definition.

With that being said. We simply hope you enjoy our amateur efforts!

Female Giant Agave Bug, Acanthocephala thomasi. Insects Of Yarnell, Arizona Scrub Oak, Pinyon Pine Forest, & Desert Environment. Hikes, Travels, Tours, Pictures, Photos, Images, & Reviews.
Female Giant Agave Bug, Acanthocephala thomasi.
Photo Taken In Yarnell, Arizona.. September 27, 2008.

Female Giant Agave Bug, Acanthocephala thomasi.
Black with red tipped feet and antanae. About 2 1/2 inches to 3 inches long. Main way to identify this species is that the flange on the hind tibia is virtually parallel-sided right to the tip of the tibia of the leg.

Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis. Insects Of Yarnell, Arizona Scrub Oak, Pinyon Pine Forest, & Desert Environment. Hikes, Travels, Tours, Pictures, Photos, Images, & Reviews.
Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis.
Photo Taken In Yarnell, Arizona.. September 25, 2008.

Desert Hairy Scorpion, Hadrurus arizonensis.
This is NOT the "Killer", Bark Scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda. But Be Careful! They Really Hurt! George has been stung once in about 1956 by a Centruroides exilicauda and it felt like a cigarette burn. His arm was swollen and sore for about three days.
The Desert Hairy Scorpion is one of the least common of Arizona's desert scorpions and the largest scorpion in the United States. Hadrurus arizonensis can grow up to 6 inches long. The one in this photo is about 4 inches. They have a darker back than the other two scorpions in Arizona. If you look carefully they have what looks like hair on their arms and tail.

Links To Local Features & Attractions

Yarnell Businesses & Services Rich Hill & Weaver Placer Gold
Yarnell Shrine Of Saint Joseph Yarnell, Arizona, Main Page
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Flora Mae Park, Riparian Area Butterflies & Moths Of Yarnell, Arizona
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