Oak leaf appendage
Sep 3, 2014 13:10:18 #
On a walk I found a strange growth on an oak leaf. This was the only leaf that had this growing out of its leaf points. There were no others.
I broke off the small branch and brought it home to take a few more photo with the addition of a speedlight and diffuser.
What do you think this is? I cannot find any info on this.
I broke off the small branch and brought it home to take a few more photo with the addition of a speedlight and diffuser.
What do you think this is? I cannot find any info on this.
Outside, still attached to the oak tree.
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indoor shot with speedlight
almost look like small flowers
Sep 3, 2014 13:43:32 #
Sep 3, 2014 13:56:12 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Well, if that's the case, I'm glad I put them outside after I took their pictures. Thanks Scott.Likely Spider eggs...
Sep 3, 2014 14:37:07 #
Sep 3, 2014 18:39:33 #
I thought someone posted similar eggs awhile back and they were I'D as Lacewing eggs...As best I recall.
Sep 3, 2014 18:43:35 #
Flyextreme wrote:
I will check. Thanks.I thought someone posted similar eggs awhile back and they were I'D as Lacewing eggs...As best I recall.
Sep 3, 2014 21:25:53 #
This afternoon I brought the stem and leaf back into the house and took more shots of the mystery appendages. It has been about 48 hours since I took the first images.
It appears that something has emerged from quite a few of the small white eggs on the ends of the fragile stems.
I went back and looked at all the images of Lacewing eggs on the Macro site and I believe this is what they are. Thank you,Flyextreme,for remembering these other photos and saying something.
I'm posting some new images that I took in the house with the 105mm macro lens with a Raynox M-150 diopter lens attached as well.
These eggs are really amazing. I had to crop and sharpen the images because of the tiny eggs and the focal distance. These are not very clear or sharp, so please don't judge the quality of the photos. I'm still learning to use the Raynox lens and it throws my focus judgement off. I sound like I know what I'm talking about but I really don't... yet.
It appears that something has emerged from quite a few of the small white eggs on the ends of the fragile stems.
I went back and looked at all the images of Lacewing eggs on the Macro site and I believe this is what they are. Thank you,Flyextreme,for remembering these other photos and saying something.
I'm posting some new images that I took in the house with the 105mm macro lens with a Raynox M-150 diopter lens attached as well.
These eggs are really amazing. I had to crop and sharpen the images because of the tiny eggs and the focal distance. These are not very clear or sharp, so please don't judge the quality of the photos. I'm still learning to use the Raynox lens and it throws my focus judgement off. I sound like I know what I'm talking about but I really don't... yet.
Extremely tiny eggs
Something has escaped
Empty shell
Sep 3, 2014 23:20:16 #
Sep 3, 2014 23:55:56 #
Sep 4, 2014 09:16:08 #
Sep 4, 2014 09:53:42 #
Sep 4, 2014 10:00:36 #
Upon further research, they do appear to be Lacewing eggs.... I had a similar looking egg ( only one egg & slightly different)that was to a spider (so said Bug Guide), thus my 1st erroneous guess
Sep 4, 2014 10:55:03 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
That guess was as good as any, Scott. Thanks. Didn't even hear from Douglass...he's being suspiciously silent... so I appreciate your input.Upon further research, they do appear to be Lacewing eggs.... I had a similar looking egg that was to a spider (so said Bug Guide), thus my 1st erroneous guess
Sep 4, 2014 11:16:27 #
riverlass wrote:
Didn't even hear from Douglass...he's being suspiciously silent...
That is suspicious:|............. :wink:
Sep 4, 2014 12:07:23 #
I believe Douglass identified a similar photo I took a few months ago as lacewing eggs.
Dennis
Dennis
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