Hike finds 05/12/2015
May 12, 2015 15:03:15 #
We did a short hike today at Fernbrook Natural Area. Since the trails were easy, I had my macro setup in-hand the entire way. Unfortunately, it was super windy and hot which made finding subjects tough.
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The biggest jumper I've seen, but I could not get a straight on shot
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Any ideas what this is?
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May 12, 2015 16:34:28 #
#5 is a Harvestman, I believe. Better known as Daddy Long Legs-- not a true spider.
Love the jumper. What size? The only Jumpers I've found are 5-7mm in length.
Love the jumper. What size? The only Jumpers I've found are 5-7mm in length.
May 12, 2015 16:42:54 #
:thumbup: If you can identify the red/orange pupa (?), we would like to know.
May 12, 2015 17:27:15 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
21-mm! Most of the ones I find are also in the 5-7mm range. Thanks for making me go back for a second look. I was able to get some better shots. These are all uncropped from my D7000 with 105mm lens & 68mm tubes setup.Love the jumper. What size?
May 12, 2015 17:44:17 #
Bummer, I missed one. :( I did a lens change to take a picture of a Jack-in-the-pulpit. Now I can see a very cool looking orange fly sitting there waiting for me to take it's picture.
May 12, 2015 22:24:36 #
Curve_in wrote:
I'd love to find one that size. :thumbup:21-mm! Most of the ones I find are also in the 5-7mm range. Thanks for making me go back for a second look. I was able to get some better shots. These are all uncropped from my D7000 with 105mm lens & 68mm tubes setup.
May 13, 2015 09:53:46 #
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May 13, 2015 22:16:08 #
Great captures, it is good to see that you are doing so well, as far as your jumper goes I generally capture them and take them home to shoot, usually on a table with some sort of grass or flora to give the shots background. I have been successful at keeping jumpers alive in a glass or plastic jar for more than a week, I put some pulled grass and little sticks in the container and add just a tiny bit of water so that the spiders can hydrate, if I can catch a fly or some other bug I will throw that in as well.
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