Focused Stacked Image of a Wheel Bug
Oct 16, 2023 21:00:00 #
This is a focused stacked image of a wheel bug gifted to me by my grandson who collects specimens for me. They are assassin bugs that prey upon a wide variety of insects and are one of the few insects that prey on the brown marmorated stink bug which are agricultural terrorists. They are also valuable predators in forests and shade trees because they prey on the well-protected hairy caterpillars that are defoliators.
I staged this session with a Schneider Kreuznach Componon "S" 50mm f/2.8 enlarger lens (reverse mounted) directly on the Fujifilm X-T20 mirrorless camera. The 204 images in the stack were processed in Zerene Stacker to produce the image posted.
I staged this session with a Schneider Kreuznach Componon "S" 50mm f/2.8 enlarger lens (reverse mounted) directly on the Fujifilm X-T20 mirrorless camera. The 204 images in the stack were processed in Zerene Stacker to produce the image posted.
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sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focused stacked image of a wheel bug gif... (show quote)
Fantastic as usual!!
Oct 17, 2023 07:14:26 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focused stacked image of a wheel bug gif... (show quote)
Your specimens are fascinating and it wonderful that your grandson is helping you with your projects.
Oct 17, 2023 07:58:52 #
That is so neat, so sharp. When I looked up assassin bug for one of my threads there was a photo of this guy but not nearly as well done a photo as yours is. As I recall it also said these things do have a bite and should not be handled. I guess the dead ones are OK to handle.
Dennis
Dennis
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Another incredible shot, Sippy! I'm glad I don't live at the same size scale as his victims do!
Oct 17, 2023 10:43:34 #
Terrific image! I never heard of this bug before. But it sounds like a useful one to have around.
Oct 17, 2023 11:11:55 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
sippyjug104 wrote:
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You've got a very handy grandson, Gary. He gets you great specimens, and you do your great thing with them. I really like the color and texture of this guy.
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