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Mourning Gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
Here is a little Common Dwarf Gecko crawling through the grass. This species is also known as the Indopacific Tree Gecko.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Lasiodites tibialisObserver
lowelltylerDescription
Here are some mating (and attempted mating) sap-feeding beetles that were attracted to the blacklight we had setup. Besides termites, these were the most-visited insect.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Assassin Bugs (Family Reduviidae)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A tiny (4-5 mm) Assassin bug that was attracted to the blacklight we had setup.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Genus CryptotermesObserver
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of some (subterranean?) termite swarmers/alates that have shed their wings. These look like they are exhibiting trail following behavior. I witnessed a number of groups of 2-6 termites following each other around the white sheet we had setup with the blacklight.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Termites (Epifamily Termitoidae)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a termite swarmer/alate that was attracted to the blacklight we had setup. Looks like a Pacific Dampwood termite to me.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Genus MicromusObserver
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a Brown Lacewing fly.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Dolichopus exsulObserver
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of an unknown fly.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Genus LeptodictyaObserver
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of an unknown lace bug.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Shore Earwig (Labidura riparia)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a Shore Earwig that was attracted to the blacklight we had setup.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Non-biting Midges (Family Chironomidae)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a midge that was attracted to the blacklight we had setup. This insect had some orb-like structures on the side and rear of its abdomen. Is it possible that these objects are mites?
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Gazelle Scarab (Digitonthophagus gazella)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a dung beetle that came to the blacklight we setup.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Quiet-calling Katydids (Subfamily Meconematinae)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a female katydid as evident by the sword-like ovipositor.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Common Web-Spider (Neoscona theisi)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of an orbweaver spider on a blade of tall grass.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Torpedo Bug (Siphanta acuta)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
This is the nymph stage of a "Torpedo Bug" or Flatid planthopper. Seems to be at the 3rd or 4th instar stage of development.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Torpedo Bug (Siphanta acuta)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of an adult "Torpedo Bug" or Flatid planthopper.
Taken at night with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Asian Spinybacked Orbweaver (Thelacantha brevispina)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
A close-up of a Asian Spiny-backed spider in its web.
Taken with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
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Trashline Orbweavers (Genus Cyclosa)Observer
lowelltylerDescription
Close-up of a Trashline Orbweaver spider.
Taken with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens.
