Beetle from Dog Water Bowl
Jul 28, 2020 15:57:11 #
I found this unknow little flying beetle laying in the bottom of the dog's outdoor water bowl when I freshened it this morning. I picked it out with tweezers and brought it in and staged it for a focus stacking session. Because it was in the water for quite some time it was very supple so I was able to move its legs and antenna where most other specimens are far too stiff to get into a good position.
It is yet another specimen that found its way to me. I also rescued a female jumping spider that walked in the door while it was open and hopefully she will find a convenient home on our porch where I will be able to see her from time to time.
It is yet another specimen that found its way to me. I also rescued a female jumping spider that walked in the door while it was open and hopefully she will find a convenient home on our porch where I will be able to see her from time to time.
Jul 28, 2020 16:46:51 #
More, more.
Literally. A shot of the full length antenna and a body shot.
About every four or five times your handling and the specimen come together for a TEN.
This is one of those times.
Bill
Literally. A shot of the full length antenna and a body shot.
About every four or five times your handling and the specimen come together for a TEN.
This is one of those times.
Bill
Jul 28, 2020 16:53:55 #
newtoyou wrote:
More, more.
Literally. A shot of the full length antenna and a body shot.
About every four or five times your handling and the specimen come together for a TEN.
This is one of those times.
Bill
Literally. A shot of the full length antenna and a body shot.
About every four or five times your handling and the specimen come together for a TEN.
This is one of those times.
Bill
Thanks, Bill. I'll change my lens setup and get a full shot of it to aid in its identification.
Jul 28, 2020 16:55:48 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Thanks, Bill. I'll change my lens setup and get a full shot of it to aid in its identification.
That shot is a man cave hanger.
Bill
Jul 28, 2020 17:31:58 #
Jul 28, 2020 19:01:38 #
Jul 28, 2020 19:15:37 #
tinusbum wrote:
wow! that might be your best one yet!
Thanks, Tinusbum. Your feedback as well as the other masters here means a lot to me.
Jul 28, 2020 19:16:36 #
kpmac wrote:
Beautiful, sippy.
Thanks, Kpmac. It looks pretty fierce when viewed under magnification although it is far too small for a fish hook.
Jul 29, 2020 06:42:02 #
Jul 29, 2020 08:55:55 #
Sippy, this is really good. Really really good. You hit all the marks on this one!!! 👍
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
Jul 29, 2020 09:18:14 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Very nice image, I am happy you saved the jumper.
Thanks, Brenda. I adore jumpers and they make my day special when I find them. They have a safe harbor around me in the field and around our home.
Jul 29, 2020 09:21:00 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Sippy, this is really good. Really really good. You hit all the marks on this one!!! 👍
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
Thanks, Mark. The best part was how pliable it was for staging. I use an #000 mounting pin as a prod to position its parts which actually would stay where I moved them. Most often times that never happens...heck, it never happens.
Jul 29, 2020 10:34:57 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Sippy, this is really good. Really really good. You hit all the marks on this one!!! 👍
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
I think the beautifully extended mouth parts is b/c of how it died -- drowning in water and that inflated it somewhat. Makes one think that this could be done deliberately on other subjects to give the same good effect.
Good observation.
Insects have eversible sex organs, as I am sure you know.
By putting them in straight ethyl alcohol, often the organs will evert due to osmosis and protrude for ID.
They will usually stay that way when transfered to 70% for storage.
Bill
Jul 29, 2020 10:40:17 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I found this unknow little flying beetle laying in... (show quote)
By the way, an aquarium or five gallon bucket, half full, or half empty, of water will attract many insects, including water beetles and bugs, scarabs (Phaneaus vindex), and many others.
Bill
Jul 29, 2020 15:53:21 #
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