Assorted Bugs
Dec 14, 2014 09:12:32 #
We found many of these Atlas moth (Attacus sp.) caterpillars at night. Singapore.
Attacus sp. caterpillar_MG_4316 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Beautiful Blue Cuckoo Bee (Thyreus sp.). Singapore.
Thyreus sp. _MG_4328 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
So I took my MP-E65 out for a spin yesterday after leaving it in the drybox for more than a year. Really rusty . Here's a paper wasp guarding her eggs and pupae. Shot at around 2X only. MP-E65, MT-24EX and concave diffuser. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ropalidia sp. ID credit: Rob Longair, Doug Yanega.
Ropadilia sp. IMG_5561 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Although it's mainly just green in color, I find this moth really attractive. Trabala sp. - ID credit: Franziska Bauer. Selangor, Malaysia.
Trabala sp. IMG_4452 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Beautiful Limacodid(?) caterpillar. Selangor, Malaysia.
Limacodid caterpillar? IMG_4405 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
When the pickings were slim. She's quite a nice looking katydid though. Selangor, Malaysia. Subfamily Phaneropterinae - info credit: Ming Kai Tan.
Katydid nymph_MG_4399 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Beetle porn. Singapore. Anomala sp.?
Anomala sp.? _MG_4309 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
It's snowing in the winter, but you can still find bugs! Just kidding. Cute little lantern bug nymph (Zanna terminalis). Probably 2nd instar? Malaysia.
Zanna terminalis_MG_4160 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Attacus sp. caterpillar_MG_4316 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrBeautiful Blue Cuckoo Bee (Thyreus sp.). Singapore.
Thyreus sp. _MG_4328 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrSo I took my MP-E65 out for a spin yesterday after leaving it in the drybox for more than a year. Really rusty . Here's a paper wasp guarding her eggs and pupae. Shot at around 2X only. MP-E65, MT-24EX and concave diffuser. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ropalidia sp. ID credit: Rob Longair, Doug Yanega.
Ropadilia sp. IMG_5561 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrAlthough it's mainly just green in color, I find this moth really attractive. Trabala sp. - ID credit: Franziska Bauer. Selangor, Malaysia.
Trabala sp. IMG_4452 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrBeautiful Limacodid(?) caterpillar. Selangor, Malaysia.
Limacodid caterpillar? IMG_4405 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrWhen the pickings were slim. She's quite a nice looking katydid though. Selangor, Malaysia. Subfamily Phaneropterinae - info credit: Ming Kai Tan.
Katydid nymph_MG_4399 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrBeetle porn. Singapore. Anomala sp.?
Anomala sp.? _MG_4309 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrIt's snowing in the winter, but you can still find bugs! Just kidding. Cute little lantern bug nymph (Zanna terminalis). Probably 2nd instar? Malaysia.
Zanna terminalis_MG_4160 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrDec 14, 2014 09:57:39 #
Absolutely incredible !! What i'd give to be able to take shots like those.
Dec 14, 2014 10:51:33 #
Your photography and the subjects they portray completely blow me away. So beautiful.
Dec 14, 2014 10:57:58 #
Beautiful. All are very nicely done and so unique from what I usually see.
Dec 14, 2014 13:19:40 #
Dec 14, 2014 20:34:51 #
wow! Paper wasp my favorite. No.. changed my mind, the atlas moth - wonderful 3d look to it.
Dec 14, 2014 21:22:26 #
tdklex wrote:
Thank you, tdklex.Absolutely incredible !! What i'd give to be able to take shots like those.
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
Thank you, Brenda.Your photography and the subjects they portray completely blow me away. So beautiful.
Dec 14, 2014 21:23:19 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks, LoneRangeFinder.Beautiful. All are very nicely done and so unique from what I usually see.
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks, Douglass.Well done! Again.
pfrancke wrote:
Thank you, Piet.wow! Paper wasp my favorite. No.. changed my mind, the atlas moth - wonderful 3d look to it.
Dec 14, 2014 23:24:55 #
That first caterpillar is just killer Kurt. All the images are exceptional.
One thing on the paper wasp - You might want to adjust it using curves though, as its missing highlights and shadows. ;-)
One thing on the paper wasp - You might want to adjust it using curves though, as its missing highlights and shadows. ;-)
Dec 15, 2014 03:43:43 #
Dec 15, 2014 05:43:47 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Thanks for your wonderful comment and suggestion, Morgan!That first caterpillar is just killer Kurt. All the images are exceptional.
One thing on the paper wasp - You might want to adjust it using curves though, as its missing highlights and shadows. ;-)
One thing on the paper wasp - You might want to adjust it using curves though, as its missing highlights and shadows. ;-)
Dec 15, 2014 05:44:03 #
Dec 15, 2014 06:55:42 #
Dec 15, 2014 08:39:04 #
These images are all breathtaking and spectacular, I think we all would love to have your expertise in this medium. Thanks for posting.
Dec 15, 2014 10:23:47 #
The first one is the cutest! super good! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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