Wasp Body 2X View
Apr 10, 2019 21:04:36 #
This is my Paper Wasp that I previously posted a 4X view of its face. This image is staged at 2X taken with a Laowa 60mm Super 2X Macro lens at f5.6 and 1/30 second as a focus stacked process and my typical lighting setup. I draped a piece of black velvet cloth behind the wasp to isolate the background.
I've staged several insects now and I have come to notice that many of them tend to have a waxy film on them which I suspect serves some purpose other than to collect crud and make them look dirty.
I've staged several insects now and I have come to notice that many of them tend to have a waxy film on them which I suspect serves some purpose other than to collect crud and make them look dirty.
Apr 10, 2019 21:09:51 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is my Paper Wasp that I previously posted a 4... (show quote)
It is their waterproofing. As they age it gets worn. It is wax scales, I believe. Waft a lighter close and see if it melts.
Bill
Bill
Apr 10, 2019 23:19:21 #
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Apr 12, 2019 16:01:50 #
Very sharp. What are the three black dots on top of the head? Could they possibly be eyes? And who would think something that small would have hairs on it's legs and wings. AMZING!
Apr 12, 2019 16:06:35 #
I make no claim to be an entomologist however I understand that those are not true eyes although they can sense only light and dark as sensory receptors.
Apr 12, 2019 19:35:25 #
Apr 12, 2019 20:52:26 #
Napabob, I take your 'WOW" as the ultimate compliment and the regulars here have given me inspiration and have set quite a high bar for me to reach. My deepest thanks to all who regularly post and visit this forum.
Apr 13, 2019 17:04:51 #
RCJets wrote:
Very sharp. What are the three black dots on top of the head? Could they possibly be eyes? And who would think something that small would have hairs on it's legs and wings. AMZING!
This from gray area of my brain. Insects and many animals(even humans) have these Pineal eyes. Ancient organ thought to regulate day/ night rythm. In many insects, these have been proven to sense light, thus movement. Just a FYI. It gets better the more you study this. Never dull.
Bill
Apr 14, 2019 12:03:44 #
newtoyou wrote:
This from gray area of my brain. Insects and many animals(even humans) have these Pineal eyes. Ancient organ thought to regulate day/ night rythm. In many insects, these have been proven to sense light, thus movement. Just a FYI. It gets better the more you study this. Never dull.
Bill
Bill
How so humans? I haven't heard of this. Very interesting. Where would they be located?
Apr 14, 2019 12:03:55 #
newtoyou wrote:
This from gray area of my brain. Insects and many animals(even humans) have these Pineal eyes. Ancient organ thought to regulate day/ night rythm. In many insects, these have been proven to sense light, thus movement. Just a FYI. It gets better the more you study this. Never dull.
Bill
Bill
Apr 14, 2019 14:38:29 #
RCJets wrote:
How so humans? I haven't heard of this. Very interesting. Where would they be located?
Somewhere on top of our head, under the scalp
I believe almost gone(vestigial) in mammals. Have to look deeper, now.
A thanks for the interest, too.
Bill
Apr 16, 2019 23:42:21 #
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