Harlequin True Bug
Nov 17, 2019 09:30:02 #
This is a focus stacked image of a beautifully colored Harlequin True Bug provided by Bill (newtoyou) a UHH regular on this form. Again, many thanks for providing these specimens for focus stacking sessions.
I've asked Bill to elaborate the particulars of this species and how he came about collecting it.
About this image:
This image was taken with the reversed 28mm enlarger lens mounted on a 2X teleconverter. Camera settings at f/5.6, 1/10 second, ISO 64. Focus stack of 518 images shot at at 15-micron increments processed with Zerene Stacker. Illumination provided by a combination of constant LED and fiber optic lighting diffused through translucent drink cups with a layer of white paper towel. A black felt paper was placed a short distance behind the subject to create the black background.
Thanks ever so much in advance for viewing and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
I've asked Bill to elaborate the particulars of this species and how he came about collecting it.
About this image:
This image was taken with the reversed 28mm enlarger lens mounted on a 2X teleconverter. Camera settings at f/5.6, 1/10 second, ISO 64. Focus stack of 518 images shot at at 15-micron increments processed with Zerene Stacker. Illumination provided by a combination of constant LED and fiber optic lighting diffused through translucent drink cups with a layer of white paper towel. A black felt paper was placed a short distance behind the subject to create the black background.
Thanks ever so much in advance for viewing and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
Nov 17, 2019 09:51:05 #
That is an especially well done stack! Very much worth the view on DL.
Nov 17, 2019 10:07:54 #
Nov 17, 2019 12:30:50 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focus stacked image of a beautifully col... (show quote)
The Harlequin bug. Murgantia histrionica.
I sent a small colony, with many instar nymphs. These have multiple generations a summer, and can be pests.
They eat cabbage and related plants. You see one or two, till you peel off outer leaves. Dozens.
The colors advertise the fact that it has a defensive smell, thus the nickname stinking.
This collection was on a field cress that is collected in the spring for the table. A cabbage realitive.
Have a good day Gary.
Bill
Nov 17, 2019 12:54:06 #
Thanks again for the beautiful specimens and the opportunities they provide me. I have yet to see a Harlequin myself so these were a pleasant first for me. I understand that these are a real pest to gardeners for they suck the juices from the veins of the leafs of their plants causing them to wilt and die.
Nov 18, 2019 09:09:11 #
Nov 18, 2019 10:12:24 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focus stacked image of a beautifully col... (show quote)
Love the detail!
Nov 23, 2019 09:21:56 #
Fantastic photo! The colors really pop against the black background. What a visually pleasing photo.
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