I really don’t know.Don’t know when to go look for them:/
This really depends on the species you are looking for. For example, I used to census Pheidole megacephala and these ants tend to only be out and about in the early morning and late afternoon (they did not like the heat of the sun).
So figure out what type of insect you’re interested in and that will affect the time of day to best find them.
You can find insects at any time of day or night.
My advice to anyone using iNat is to go out at a variety of locations, times of day, weather and times of the year, as there is different life to find in every situation.
As well as in the air and around flowers, look under fallen logs (put them back where you found them), on the underside of leaves, on tree bark, under ground cover.
One of my favourite ways to find insects is to hang a light-coloured sheet on my clothesline after dark. Let it drape on the ground and put a couple of rocks on the bottom, to stop it from flapping around. Shine a light on it - blacklight or just a regular bright light - and wait. Insects galore! An extra flashlight is handy, to shine directly at the insect while you photograph it.
Happy iNatting!
You can look at any time of day, but you will need to look in different places depending on the time of day, time of year, where in the world you are and what type of insects you are looking for. People run moth traps at dusk, but all those moths have to be spending the day somewhere, probably on a tree trunk, a rock or a leaf. On the other hand, beetles which are hiding in crevices or leaf litter during the day may be out hunting on tree trunks at night. If you are in the higher latitudes, many insects will bask in sun early in the day to get their body warmed up before becoming active in the hotter hours. If you are in a hot sunny latitude, they may be active at dusk and through the night but hiding from the heat during the day.
So, tell us where you are and what you want to look for.
Im looking for around 55 bugs.Im not even sure and actually highly debated that we have them where i live.I live in near east.
I look for dragonflies and damselflies in Northeast Ohio. They will be somewhat active at about 50 degrees with sunshine. So, you can go out in the morning if it’s a hot day and the sun is shining. But, they operate better at higher temperatures. They will be very active for awhile at 90 degrees (with sunshine), but they will find shade and rest like you and me if they start to overheat. I’ve never gone out when it’s hotter.
These insects emerge from their final exuvia as nymphs just before dawn. They will climb up a plant, the exoskeleton will split down the back and the adult will emerge. But, they need time to dry out and pump liquid into their wings. So, if you time it right, you can see this happen.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/313103592
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/313104979
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/237512319
Today, it was about 75 degrees around 10 am. But, it was cloudy. There was little activity in the ponds I regularly visit. But, when the sun came out, there was suddenly a lot of activity. Then, it started to cloud up after an hour or so. And, the dragonflies stopped flying around. That’s how it goes.
When you say bugs, do you mean Hemiptera? Why 55 Hemiptera? And what country are you in?
Just some general expectations based on my experiences:
Moths - at night with an appropriate light source
Butterflies - during the sunniest, hottest part of the day
Beetles - day or night looking under logs and leaf litter (though night-time species are attracted to moth lights
Diptera - mostly day during bright to shady moments
Grasshoppers - brightest part of the day
Crickets - morning or evening under logs or attracted to lights
There are plenty of exceptions to this but it’s at least a basis guide.
Can you explain what you mean?
Are there 55 specific species that you’re looking for?
I actually realized that these cuties are common in late mornings.Thanks for answers.
What a coincidence!
Just saw this video form yesterday about exactly this topic: https://youtu.be/9epVh10Y3zI
It’s actually by the great @alexis_orion !