newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Are a lot easier to see and handle.
First, some FYI.
There are four, 3 female, one male.
They will go to fourth instar when they shed. I believe a total of eight instars, then #9 is the adult.
I found a bit about them being raised on Romaine lettuce, of all things. That's fine. I plan on continuing with rose. I am forcing some cuttings in water. Nice fresh food. It works well with roses. Weeds to be if not careful.
They like a 'thicket', so I bunch the cut food together. As the roots grow I will pot several in case I can get them to breed, or if I just get eggs.
These are parthenogenic, but will mate if one available.
They are housed in a 5 gallon terrarium, white plastic and glass, vented. Easier to see, but not much.
These are with a reversed 28mm alone, and a tube and 40mm pancake lens.
Constant light.
No stacking.
The eyes are unique, very strange. The antenna about 3mm. Body, 30mm or so in length, about 6mm at widest point.
So here they are, then another post with phone shots of gear used.
Remember, this is parallel evolution between Mark and I.
Downloads are better.
Bill

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docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Very interesting set and a wonderful narrative Bill. Great start to my day.
-Doc

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Morning, Doc. Sunny today. In fact,the sunrise looks just fine this AM. Up and out, new gear to practice my macro.
Bill

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Good luck. Headed down to Trap Pond today.
-Doc

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

These are gorgeous, and well shot! I really like the 'edging' on these insects. Leaf mimicry down to fine details.
I am following and enjoying immensely. Well done!

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Thank you.
When disturbed, they sway as if in wind. That gives them away.
Did you catch the face and eyes?
Realy bizarre.
Bill

tinusbum Loc: east texas

these are really cool,i have not seen one yet.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Oh Bill, these are fantastic and I really enjoy reading your narratives. Very well done and I look forward to seeing more of their progression.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Can't wait for the next series. Are they a predator species?

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Vegetarian. Rose, brambles, and I also read Romaine Lettuce.
Previous posts give more information.
Bill

John Sh Loc: Toronto, Australia

I must be missing something here.
The first three shots are identical and the fourth is out of focus.
What do you see that is so good?

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I saw the eyes, yes.