supply and demand by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Sep 26, 2007

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leaf insect-first time for me to see one in nature and it was dead thanks to a web/spider common name given to herbivorous insects of leaflike appearance forming a single family in the order Phasmida. Leaf insects are green and have extremely flattened, irregularly shaped bodies, wings, and legs; they are usually about 4 in. (10 cm) long. Their wings often have venation similar to that of the leaves on which they live. The eggs of leaf insects are scattered on the ground and hatch in the spring. The young resemble the adults except for their smaller size and reddish color; shortly after they begin feeding on leaves they turn green. Leaf insects are tropical in distribution. The walking sticks of tropical and temperate climates are members of the same order. Leaf insects are classified in the phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, order Phasmida. I think the spider is a Shamrock spider, Araneus trifolium. difference in color but same markings thanks for viewing and any comments

Comments (102)

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lior

6:08AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Superb macro,wonderful colors,excellent details! Have a nice day, Lior

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NekhbetSun

6:10AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Great capture, Richard, even though admittedly it's kinda gross, but just Nature's way...at first I thought the spider was a weird tick until I read your notes ~ Hugs ~

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saretta

6:13AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Amazing capture,totally fascinating and a splendid description!!:-)

NytsMom

6:19AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

sorry but i do not like spiders of any shape size or form. This is just not something i like to see.:(

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B_PEACOCK

6:19AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Wow nice close up Richard.Fantastic shot

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trishabadblood

6:34AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

interesting spider ... Natures cycle ... nice capture...

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ToniDunlap

6:40AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Interesting specimen Richard. Again that eye of yours captures objects no one else would see or think to look for. You are truly something. Wonderful shot!!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:44AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Absolutely impressive macrophoto my friend....!!!!

Valerie-Ducom

6:50AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Wowww, very impressiv macro on this pretty spider and excellent composition ! Good day :)

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OrphanedSoul

7:18AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Great cloes up!

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justnew

7:20AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Amazing macro Richard. As always Richard you accompany your posts with excellent narratives.

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alhak

7:22AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

wow terrific shot...

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pops

7:24AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

amazing capture and story

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Fred255

7:25AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Well he's a big boy, super photo!

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Gor111

7:30AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Now everyone can see how useful a spider is! It's a fabulous taken spider macro portrait!

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hipps13

8:04AM | Wed, 26 September 2007

Hi Richard awesome image but I do not think I would like to meet that critter in a silly mood today thanks for the smile and the info is always helpful sunshine day to you warm hug, Linda

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