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Description
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)
TheAnimaGemini
Fantastic macro. Scares me...LOL Gorgeous. I never could go so near to spiders..the best distance for me is 10 miles away. LOL
mapps
very cool :-)
Luka_30
Great catch, and interesting comment!
thevolunteer
Great macro. As you say, life must go on. I need to get out more...Nice work. Aloha
awadissk
excellent shot
mojo1917
fantastic macro. love the high-key treatment too.
Bampster
Fantastic image!!!!!
brycek
WOW..Fantastic capture Richard!!
wildgoha
ah spider but you did so special shot that i saw few other things in it and even parrot and i loved it from the first time it is very cool and made me sime again ! just as you! thank you for all kindness
Mousson
Imbeliveble macro shot! Needs put " Violence Advisory" next time :-))
MagikUnicorn
TOTALLY GORGEOUS!
Valentin
Fantastic capture and great presentation!!
carlx
Fantastic close up, Richard!!! Amazing image!!!
amota99517
Excellent shot!!!
wannes
Superb macro!!! Excellent!
pennykay
Oh my amazing capture Richard. Very intresting!!!
aquablue
It is a true course of natural science !!! and so fine macro details of this spider and phasme ........
prionbrain
WOW!!! If you hadn't told me I wuld never have guessed it's an insect!!! Awesome!!!!
Syltermermaid
I never have seen something like this before!!! Fantastic captured Richard!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Ute
Electralena
Terrific shot, Richard!!!
drag
This is the time of year when the spiders start to arrive in doors. Yuk. LoL Great close up of this one thought Richard. And interesting facts.
rainbows
Jeez, dear Richard!! An insect that has a four inch wing span.. I'd faint, honestly.. a would. A superb macro. No likey bugs :-( HUGS. my kind Sir. Diane. xx
sessan53
One word. Fantastic. Excellent shot. Congratulation with this picture. My fav:-)hugs sessan
VDH
Wonderful shot! Beautiful colors!!
claude19
SPLENDID and very AMAZING !!!
DennisReed
Bad spider! Was the leaf insect dead before you started seting up, cause I know these macros do take time?
shadownet
Great closeup shot! Always amazing to see what is right there in front of us we never see unless we make a point to look - or someone with a camera is kind enough to take a picture and point it out!
kimariehere
awesome capture Richard !! what a find!!
jocko500
lol that spider is big too. very good close up
frankie96
Great detail on both of these critters...nice macro..