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This macro photograph of the Sweet Potato Weevil, Cylas formicarius, a strikingly ant‑like beetle with a metallic black body and reddish thorax, perched delicately on a mulberry leaf in the soft forenoon light. Though its presence here is incidental, its primary host is the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), where both larvae and adults feed on stems and tubers, often causing characteristic tunneling damage.
The species belongs to the family Brentidae (formerly Curculionidae) and is known for its elongated snout and slender form that mimics ants—a clever adaptation for predator avoidance.
Native to tropical regions, Cylas formicarius is now found worldwide wherever sweet potatoes are cultivated.
Adults are nocturnal and hide in soil crevices or plant debris during the day.
Females lay eggs in small cavities on stems or tubers; larvae bore inside, making them difficult to detect early.
Natural predators include spiders and parasitic wasps, which help regulate populations in home gardens.
Despite being a pest, its ant‑mimic morphology and iridescent sheen make it a fascinating subject for macro photography and behavioral studies.
There is some species of cactus here that gets this delicate tiara of tiny pink flowers. Kind of cool.
Consistent light, fewer human explorers and a longer exposure brings out the colors surrounding the Delicate Arch after the sun goes down.
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Sunset at Delicate Arch in the Arches National Park, Utah. Two or three hundred photographers were gathered here waiting for this shot, chatting, teaching, and just being nice to each other. Then the show began. People moved out of the shot and went silent. Cameras clicked. The light went and we all packed up and made our 2 mile journey back to cars in semi darkness. What a great evening!
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Delicate Arch, Arches Nat. Park, USA.
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The photo is a close-up of a plant with delicate, elongated leaves. The leaves are a pale, almost white color, creating a stark contrast against the dark background. The image has a soft, dreamlike quality, with the leaves appearing to float in space. The focus is on the intricate details of the plant, highlighting its fragility and beauty.
Abstract still life with tissue paper, voile and skeleton leaf shot on a light pad - and a touch of texture added in processing.
Art Of Manliness Darius (2nd sculpt)
I always hope they improve the sculpting of his lips to give more definition to this interesting face, especially when they use dark skintones like this one where the light and shadows bring out the features to the maximum.
While waiting for that to happen I enjoy his beautiful nose seen in profile, I have always thought that it has a delicate and refined shape that nobody ever talks about.