Early instars of this Caterpillar are very pretty: they are pale brown with double white lines along the back and sides, paired yellow spots on the back, yellow scoli along each side, and seven black tubercles ringed in red : three on … Continue reading Another Macro – Helena Gum Moth Caterpillar
Peacock Jumping Spider – Maratus pavonis is widely distributed across the southernmost parts of Australia, from Tasmania and Victoria in the east to the southwestern corner of Western Australia. The carapace of Maratus pavonis has a uniform light brown area at … Continue reading Another Macro – Peacock jumping Spider – Maratus pavonis
Before you start shooting, examine how the light is hitting the water. Look straight in front of you, and with a very critical eye, look at the way the light is bouncing off of the waves, and off of the … Continue reading Photographing Surfers
The most dangerous ant in the world is the Bulldog Ant (Myrmecia pyriformis) Nicknamed Jack jumper – found in coastal regions in Australia. In attack it uses its sting and jaws simultaneously. There have been at least three human fatalities … Continue reading Another Macro – Bulldog Ant
The bluebottle fly or bottlebee (Calliphora vomitoria) is a common Blow Fly found in most areas of the world and is the type species for the genus calliphora. Its larva, … Continue reading Another Macro -Blue Bottle fly – Calliphora vomitoria
Metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings.This latter characteristic distinguishes them … Continue reading Another Macro – Metallic Shield Bug
The jumping spider family (Salticidae) contains over 500 described genera and more than 5800 described species.making it the largest family of spiders with about 13% of all species.Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among arthropods and use it … Continue reading Another Macro – Jumping Spider
