hunting Argiope bruennichi (wasp spider)
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Good pictures, and Dave, good eyes!
Considering the host, I'm thinking Nematomorpha (horsehair worm). But it could also be a mermethid nematode. See the picture and ensuing discussion at http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... php?t=2762 . Interestingly, despite their similar appearance these two groups of worms are not closely related.
--Rik
Considering the host, I'm thinking Nematomorpha (horsehair worm). But it could also be a mermethid nematode. See the picture and ensuing discussion at http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... php?t=2762 . Interestingly, despite their similar appearance these two groups of worms are not closely related.
--Rik
That's my thought exactly, Ken. A whole lot of 'nope' in those pics. Kidding aside, the pics are phenomenal, Oleg. You captured some great moments there.Ken Rameos wrote:Interesting images, I find them disturbing but interesting. I suppose it is bad enough being host to a parasite but then being prey to a predator too? A day that would have been best spent inside behind locked doors.
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