Ecuador mix II

Images of undisturbed subjects in their natural environment. All subject types.

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Ecuador mix II

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Wasp-mimicking moth (Myrmecopsis sp.):

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Moss-mimicking stick insect:

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Mating leaf-mimicking katydids (Typophyllums sp.):

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Female leaf-mimicking katydid under UV light:

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Hooded mantis (Choeradodis stalii.):

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Newly hatched "candy cane" katydids:

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Juvenile pentatomid:

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Limacodid caterpillar:

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Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul

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Truly, mini spectacles. I think I've found the mantis.
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Magnifique mimetism series!
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Very exciting to look at. As the page downloaded, I kept wishing they would not end....

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Mimics are always interesting to see, they make me wonder about just how much I may have missed or overlooked in nature during my walks. Great photos :D

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Extremely interesting!
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Thanks Lou, Ken and JH, always appreciated!

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I have noticed that you have some real fine bokeh in many of the picture backgrounds. What lens do you use?
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Paul, what kind of equipment do you use for your field UV macros? (light source, filters, diffusers...) They go very nice!
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Superb shots! Something to aspire to.

Thanks for sharing.

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Beautiful series. Thanks for posting.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks everyone.

Pau - nothing special, just a 365nm 3W UV torch

Mark - A different lens for every occasion, but mostly either the mpe or canon 100.

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Re: Ecuador mix II

Post by Jam35 »

What is your secret to get a insect to stay still that long? Is it a pet ? :o

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Post by pbertner »

yep, an entire rainforest of pets ;)

most of these insects use camouflage and thus are unlikely to move fast or far. Others, like the moth simply require delicate handling, with no sudden movements. Approach from below rather above, casting a shadow, like a predator.

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