A few from last weekend
Dec 26, 2012 22:18:43 #
I went camping over last weekend and brought home a few nice specimens. I also purchased a focusing rail from Adorama. Best $20 I've spent in a long time. I can fine tune my focus and DoF so much easier and better now.
Prehistoric Assassin bug
Camel Cricket
Camel Cricket #2
Camel Cricket #3
Dec 26, 2012 22:24:57 #
Your first image is a Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus). They can grow to 1.5-inches long. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug
Dec 26, 2012 22:27:19 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Are they in the assassin bug family? I've never heard of a wheel bug.Your first image is a Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus). They can grow to 1.5-inches long. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug
Dec 26, 2012 22:30:54 #
bawlmer wrote:
I just found this link doing a search for it. Thanks for the ID. It IS in fact part of the assassin bug family.Nikonian72 wrote:
Are they in the assassin bug family? I've never heard of a wheel bug.Your first image is a Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus). They can grow to 1.5-inches long. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/beneficial-09_wheel_bug.htm
Dec 26, 2012 22:43:06 #
bawlmer wrote:
The long, curved, extremely sharp proboscis is the first clue.It IS in fact part of the assassin bug family.
Be careful. Wheel bugs have been known to pierce skin in their defense.
Dec 27, 2012 12:28:38 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I read that last nite. And from what I understand, it can take several weeks if not months to heal, due to the enzymes they inject when they bite. Fortunately, I found this one already dead. :)Be careful. Wheel bugs have been known to pierce skin in their defense.
Dec 27, 2012 13:42:33 #
Wow! These are excellent.
BTW, your quote reminds me of two of my "Dadisms" passed on to my two children:
"Haven't I told you a million times not to exaggerate?"
And
"I don't have time to learn patience."
BTW, your quote reminds me of two of my "Dadisms" passed on to my two children:
"Haven't I told you a million times not to exaggerate?"
And
"I don't have time to learn patience."
Dec 27, 2012 13:46:51 #
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Dec 27, 2012 13:52:55 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks... and yes, I'm looking forward to it. The insect population is way down in Maryland. The temps outside have been a bit on the frigid side. :Dnice shots!!!!! i'll bet your anxious for spring now,i know i am.tom
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