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Feb 25, 2019 20:42:13 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Opps, thanks for the explanation of the differences between them. The Bald Faced Hornet had the tube like stinger but the European Hornet shown here does not.
If no stinger, then the wasp is a male. Almost all, if not all, social wasps sting. The organ of intromittence in insects is an aèdeàgus. The penis plus paramers. A male, in other words. I imagine insect genital tracts to be quite complicated. In a wasp, copulation cannot happen thru the stinger, which in the female is the end of her ovaduct. So her copulatory organs are split from the egg duct.
That is the simple version. And there is an even more complicated verson. 'Weirder'. Do not wait for the sequel.
Nite, Gary and all.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 19:16:33 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Well fed definitely. Not pregnant as they are egg layers.
The correct term is 'gravid'.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 19:09:42 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Here's a view that I suspect that you don't see too often which is the external genitalia ovipositor of a Queen European Hornet. I've posted several views of her in the past and I wanted one to be a bit different as I continue to practice with studio lighting and camera settings. The glistening sheen is caused by some residual alcohol that I keep her in.
That must be the copulatory organ. They ovipositor thru the 'stinger'.
Bill
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Feb 25, 2019 16:18:42 #
BlueMorel wrote:
Beautiful bird and photo! We think we've been seeing one near here, but too far away to be sure.
Nothing else looks and acts remotely similar.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 16:16:57 #
fetzler wrote:
The scientific name is reported to me to be
Lamprima adolphinae Female.
Lamprima adolphinae Female.
That was my finding, too.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 11:55:05 #
newtoyou wrote:
Beautiful animal you did it justice.
Common names are problematic. Stag beetles are Lucanids. Is this possibly a Scarab?. I believe so. Someone else RSVP on this.
Bill
Common names are problematic. Stag beetles are Lucanids. Is this possibly a Scarab?. I believe so. Someone else RSVP on this.
Bill
I now believe stag. The club on the antenna and jaws being the clues. 😴
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 11:19:35 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
That sounds reasonable Bill, perhaps that is where the retinaculum (hamula) comes in. I have read that it holds the furcula in place and when the furcula releases itself from the retinaculum it springs to the ground and propels the springtail in a random direction.
Ha ha, I remember a time when I had not heard of a furcula and now I am fascinated, such is life and this forum
Ha ha, I remember a time when I had not heard of a furcula and now I am fascinated, such is life and this forum
Recognizing Latin roots helps. A retinaculum is also a band that holds tenons in place. From the Latin verb to retain. I find a Latin dictionary very helpful.
Carpe insectum, ad curam.
PS. Similar to how a click beetle clicks
Bill
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Feb 25, 2019 10:33:13 #
newtoyou wrote:
It may be they are what holds the furficula to allow tension to be applied. When the tension becomes great enough, it overpowers their grip and SNAP. There goes another springtail. See how a click beetle 'clicks'.
Bill
Bill
Should have been furcula. Was thinking of earwigs.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 09:42:01 #
debbie wrazen wrote:
Welcome. Nice shots. It's amazing how much variation in color exists among the snowys.
FYI. The female starts with more dark than male (sexual dimorphism). She darkens with age. The males lighten with age.
Just so we can tell them apart (if lucky enough to see one).
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 09:30:36 #
falcnheart7 wrote:
I've been watching and shooting this beautiful creature for a while now but every shot leaves me more in awe than the last! Enjoy!
Georgious, shots and bird. They get here to Maryland on occasion. Often near the Bay Bridge. Still have never seen one. Need a lemming migration.
Bill
Feb 25, 2019 09:03:35 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Well, that is an interesting shot. I expect Bug guide would be pleased to display it. I was wondering what the 2 little hook-like appendages were used for but couldn't find any information on them. Perhaps they are to hook the furcula up when not needed for escape. Brilliant work.
It may be they are what holds the furficula to allow tension to be applied. When the tension becomes great enough, it overpowers their grip and SNAP. There goes another springtail. See how a click beetle 'clicks'.
Bill
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Feb 25, 2019 03:34:54 #
sb wrote:
Rule Number One on this morning shoot near Moab wa... (show quote)
A question. Was #4 shot after#2?
Bill
Feb 24, 2019 23:40:41 #
danniel wrote:
you must have seen an African veldt in real life. I google it and found little.
But then Google was also showing me images of Elephants and Tigers,,, so much for Google lol
At first I though these might be Key Deer, but as I got a better look they seemed to large.
But then Google was also showing me images of Elephants and Tigers,,, so much for Google lol
At first I though these might be Key Deer, but as I got a better look they seemed to large.
Never been there. Just looked like a scene from an African movie. Night.
Bill
P.S. Look like whitetail to me.
Feb 24, 2019 23:15:53 #
sb wrote:
Rule Number One on this morning shoot near Moab wa... (show quote)
What background in the second to last photo (insert grin). Beautiful model portrayed well.
Bill
Feb 24, 2019 23:04:24 #
danniel wrote:
Again, these were the first creatures I saw at the landfill, which even though a vast amount of land, most was untouched, or appeared to be.
Humans throw away far to much stuff in my opinion.
I have only glimpsed Deer munching the grass near the interstate, while I was driving by at 70mph.
I was thrill, even though distant and foggy, to get these shots. For me, this day was Christmas :)
Humans throw away far to much stuff in my opinion.
I have only glimpsed Deer munching the grass near the interstate, while I was driving by at 70mph.
I was thrill, even though distant and foggy, to get these shots. For me, this day was Christmas :)
That, except for the whitetail, looks a bit like pictures of the African veldt. Fog adds a nice affect.
Bill
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