Helmeted squash bug nymphs


Posted by redbuffalo on Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:53 pm

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Newly hatched nymphs and egg cases of the helmeted squash bug (Euthochtha galeator) on the underside of a common milkweed leaf (Asclepias syriaca).

Nikon D810, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4D lens, ISO 500, f/16, 1/100 sec.

Focus-stacked image created from three raw captures, processed in Lightroom and stacked in Helicon Focus.

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by Tom Whelan on Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:10 pm
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Fine behavior image, excellent stacked detail.
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by Matthew Pugh on Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:06 am
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Hi

A fascinating shot - well done indeed

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by Craig Lipski on Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:17 am
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Awesome find well captured. I see 18 eggs and 18 nymphs - you certainly timed this well!
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:16 am
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Really like this- great detail in the close-up, and and interesting story.
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