Leaf Footed Bugs Rear Leg
Nov 11, 2019 21:20:08 #
This is a image of a Leaf Footed Bugs rear leg. I can see how they got their common name based on the leaf shaped portion of their rear leg. Although I have seen and photographed several of them I did not realize how hairy they are for to my normal eye they appear to be smooth in texture.
Thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
Thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
Nov 11, 2019 21:22:20 #
Nov 11, 2019 22:01:36 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Very intriguing !!! I like to see the whole insect. Shang
Nov 11, 2019 22:56:14 #
Nov 11, 2019 23:42:01 #
Posting a focus stacked view of the entire Leaf Footed Bug is my goal for tomorrow. I pick up a new lens arrangement tomorrow morning and that will give me an opportunity to see how well it performs.
Nov 11, 2019 23:46:31 #
I realize this is an odd image so I identified it in the post. I have plans for doing more magnified views of the feet and claws of my specimens for I find them to be quite interesting. I assume that they are the product of millions of years of evolution for specialized uses.
Nov 12, 2019 04:56:54 #
Nov 12, 2019 07:47:27 #
Fine shot my friend. I too had not idea they could be this hairy until I saw your set on this insect.
-Doc
-Doc
Nov 12, 2019 10:33:25 #
Nov 12, 2019 10:44:50 #
Thanks, because they are in the family of 'True Bugs' they look a lot like their relatives to the unaided eye except for their rear legs which have the distinct leaf shape as a part of them. I thought that it would make an interesting view and I was quite surprised at how much fine hair was on them for they don't appear to be hairy at all just looking at them.
Nov 14, 2019 13:53:16 #
You keep raising the bar. This one is great. I like your idea of doing detail studies of the critters.
Mike
Nov 14, 2019 14:17:12 #
Thanks, Mike. Winter is setting in and I have to adapt my "critter finding" techniques accordingly. This means that I will be in the woods turning over fallen tree limbs, logs and rocks to find the insects that winter under them.
I'll be taking specialized views of my preserved insects to highlight things like legs and claws, mouthparts, wings, etc. to make the most of what I have on hand.
I enjoy doing these sessions and I truly hope the fellows here don't tire of seeing them.
I'll be taking specialized views of my preserved insects to highlight things like legs and claws, mouthparts, wings, etc. to make the most of what I have on hand.
I enjoy doing these sessions and I truly hope the fellows here don't tire of seeing them.
Nov 14, 2019 14:24:03 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Thanks, Mike. Winter is setting in and I have to ... (show quote)
Sounds great.
I will be shooting seeds now and maybe practicing techniques on cut flowers. Seeds matured late on the plants here this year and then right in the middle of my seed collecting schedule we got 38" of snow.
Mike
Nov 14, 2019 17:03:13 #
Mike, I know very little about plants although I can imagine how specialized their seeds must be for the species to continue and thrive over the eons. I photographed a Dandelion seed a while back and I was amazed at what I saw with all the barbs and the thread with the tuff on it for the wind to carry it away. I suspect that the barbs were to help it cling to things for better dispirsment and to the earth for a better chance of growth.
I truly look forward to your posts.
Isn't Mother Nature amazing!!
I truly look forward to your posts.
Isn't Mother Nature amazing!!
Nov 15, 2019 05:04:26 #
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