Fun with spittle
May 24, 2015 15:51:04 #
I cleared away the spittle from a Spittle Bug nymph (Clastoptera juniperina), and had some fun. You can see he is just starting to spittle again. There was also a small caterpillar on the same plant. This is how I amuse myself.
Nikon D7100, Tamron 90 macro, speedlight, handheld
Nikon D7100, Tamron 90 macro, speedlight, handheld
May 24, 2015 16:39:11 #
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May 24, 2015 19:09:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Sorry if you felt it was false advertising.Interesting! So, not really spittle.
May 24, 2015 19:09:55 #
May 24, 2015 19:18:25 #
Kim! It's so good to see you around again :D I have attempted to dig out these little critter a few times with no luck, only sticky fingers (spittle is nasty stuff). At least now I know what they look like.
Nicely done :thumbup: :wink:
Nicely done :thumbup: :wink:
May 24, 2015 19:18:53 #
kimssight wrote:
Not your fault. You did not name the critter! I always thought the foaming was from the mouth, but your photos indicate "spittle" originates a bit farther south. I am both surprised, and now a bit enlightened.Sorry if you felt it was false advertising.
May 24, 2015 19:26:35 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Thank you, Bill!Kim! It's so good to see you around again :D I have attempted to dig out these little critter a few times with no luck, only sticky fingers (spittle is nasty stuff). At least now I know what they look like. Nicely done :thumbup: :wink:
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