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Gelastocoridae most likely Nerthra sp.
This is a tiny bug. Notice the sand grains.
Esperance, WA, Australia tells us in his blog:
"Toad Bugs are small (between 0.5 - 1 cm or around 1/4" in length) and mostly live near aquatic habitats, but some can live in much drier environments. They belong to the worldwide Gelastocoridae family, which has over 100 species in three genera, but in Australia there is one subfamily (Nerthrinae) with only one genus (Nerthra) containing 21 species. I do not know if I have photographed (above [photo in his blog]) one of more species (I suspect two), but the five in the SW of WA are Nerthra adspersa, N. femoralis, N. hirsuta, N. stali and N. tuberculata, should anyone be interested in following them up.
Despite their small size these bugs are ferocious predators, by ambushing, running down, then pouncing on their invertebrate prey. They grasp their captives in their modified claw-like front legs and then immediately begin to siphon their soft inner tissues. I have seen them hunting ants in this manner (photo center right above), where the bug has been surprisingly fast and agile, with capture happening only a second or two from when the ant was first spotted."
“Every living creature is created equal. Even a human being and a bug are equal because we are from the same sources.”
Bug climbs away from flower he was just tasting. Can anyone tell me what flower this is? See next photo for a better view of the flower. Thanks! Rosina points out that it's an anemone. Thanks, Rosina! Title changed to reflect that. LARGE
Nikon D70s. 200 macro lens with extension tubes on tripod; natural light from a bright cloudy sky. Same stats on previous photo. I must have forgotten to click the EXIF data box when uploading.
This was very small part of a huge collection of insects( ca.23000 species) which was at La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes,Mauritius. It was the work of one man,Jacques Siedlecki ,over 30 years.
The Forest Bug, or Red-legged Shieldbug (Pentatoma rufipes) is a large brown shieldbug which has orange legs and slightly hooked projections at the front of the pronotum. The pale spot at the tip of the scutellum varies from orange to cream. At first glance, the Forest Bug appears similar to the other 'spiked' shield bug species; however, the shoulders are square-cut and rounded at the front, and it has black- and cream-chequered flanks.
This species overwinters as young nymphs, which feed mainly on oak. Alder, hazel and other decidous trees are also used, including apple and cherry. Adults are partly predatory, feeding on caterpillars and other insects as well as fruits.
New adults may be found from July onwards, surviving until the late autumn, and eggs are laid in August. Adults can sometimes be found in the early spring, suggesting that a secondary breeding cycle may be possible. Widespread and common across Britain in wooded areas, orchards and gardens.
Assassin bug Sycanus sp
Notice the spike on its back. Wonder if anyone knows the purpose of it. This guy has an exceptionally long proboscis which its uses for hunting and feeding.
size : 20mm
There have been a lot of awesome Micro scale bugs, and I wanted to do one as well. Micro is not a scale I'm familiar or confident with, so I turned to that old saying - "Build what you know"
I wonder how many folks will think this is just a photo of the old Mantis from the thumbnail and pass it on by. ;) Here is a shot of the two of them together.
The genes are the master programmers, and they are programming for their lives. They are judged according to the success of their programs in copying with all the hazards that life throws at their survival machines, and the judge is the ruthless judge of the court of survival - Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene.
Two "survival machines" - shield-bugs in this instance - helping their genes propagate through the gene-pool...
A "Cotton Harlequin Bug" also known as a "Hybiscus Harlequin Beetle" This is a female sitting on a Varigated Hybiscus leaf. Photo taken at Westside Christian College, Goodna Queensland Australia. Please view in the black box
This scary looking bug is known as a Wheel Bug. It is in the assassin bug family Reduviidae. They attack and eat other bugs. Though they do not sting, they do bite and their bite is supposed to be quite painful. I didn't know this when I was photographing it and am glad I didn't try to pose it, though I wouldn't be inclined to touch such a scary looking bug. These bugs look like a mini Stegosaurus. OK, they have 6 legs and no tail, but they still remind me of the dinosaur.
Mandelbulb 3D program.
I followed Matthew Haggett's Params which are posted on FB at our Mandelbulb Maniacs group here:
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This is a great group for sharing and learning about this program.
Bugs Bunny instant load camera for 126 cartridge film, fixed focus lens takes flashcubes manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company, Helm Toy Corp, New York. Made in Hong Kong c1976
From the little sign in the window:
A few years back. one of the largest companies in
the world (Pepsi-Cola inc.) set forth the arduous,
task of designing the ultimate mobile promotion,
Concept- the "MUG BUG".
A few automotive shops were commissioned to rebuild
Restore the ubiquitous, original Volkswagen Beetle with a complete “makeover”.
I. Pan restoration
2. Complete Repaint
3. New interiors
4. New Chrome (including bumpers, headlight rims, etc.)
5. Added chrome rims
6. New tires
7. A complete tune-up
Best of all, they started with a low mileage beetle
I was told there were only 20 of these Mug Bugs.
completed for this special promotion. After their
promotion, Pepsi partnered with various
radio stations across the U.S. in a radio sweepstakes giveaway contest.
Included with the purchase of this classic car, you
will also receive official documentation of the
sweepstakes. This will add value to this collector
car.
The seller went on to claim that the car was in "strong #2" condition, collectably speaking.
Given that the big bubbles of rust beneath the driver's side rear window and vent were located in an area that would be no fun to repair, and necessitate a repaint, I'd say that it certainly was in #2 condition.
You know... #2.
(I said "#2".)
:)