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25-JUN-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Diamond- backed spittlebug nymph (Lepyronia quadrangularis)

Another species of spittlebug. This time there were two nymphs in the case (the second one is to the lower left and mostly hidden). These cases keep the nymphs moist (necessary) and protected. They are created when the nymphs emit a secretion from their behinds.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/800s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Ken Duckert06-Jul-2010 14:08
Informative and artistic at the same time. Very nice capture Christine.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)28-Jun-2010 18:49
Another great work my friend! BV
Paolo
slhoornstra26-Jun-2010 19:17
Simply beautiful. The wonderful pattern of the little bug is set off by all the tiny bubbles. V
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