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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)
Steff_7
Excellent macro and as always with your spider captures, I'm glad they are on your side of the moniter. Thanks for the education as well. I see critters like these here in OZ but never knew what they really were (except the spider, looks very much like the one that bit me when I was a kid.) Stunning work as always my friend...
annie5
Awesome macro photo Richard! Excellent capture :)
evielouise
NytsMom ?? just see the art of the photography: great capture and information Richard::
Jean-Luc_Ajrarn
Impressive macro... fabulous shot! :D
magnus073
I've never seen one in nature and wish the spider could have delayed his meal until you had the photo. Very beautiful pic, really is amazing clarity Richard. Also thanks as ususal for your in depth tutorial on the pic.
watchman2005
Excellent shot!!!!
moochagoo
Fascinating !
npauling
An amazing leaf insect and it is a super shot of the spider too. Haven't seen a leaf insect though I have heard of them so thank you for the information. You will be thrilled that you have such a clear shot of one.
bpclarke
You and Leeco must be hanging out together. Yikes. Excellent capture. Bunny
duester45
Whoa! Incredible macro shot!!!
Ionel
Excellent capture, Richard! Very interesting and well done! Bravo!!!
sharky_
Spider at work...Excellent. Aloha
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend, Precious Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! A million stars from me. ** Have a wonderful day. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@
nosawayne
Fantastic!!!
jif3d
Dinner is served or is that several dinners ! Kool macro and super size me feast ! Well done & ~Cheers~ :o)
mickuk50
impressive detail and info mick
stevey3d
Superb image! The detail and lighting are superb! Beautifully presented too!
aljaysart
Excellent capture Rich, very detailed well done.
OldHippieKeyboard
A beautiful representation of the balance of nature. Bravo!
angel_dust
Super camra shot!!
doarte
Fascinating ... Beautiful Micro and presentation.
tallpindo
Eat and the world eats with you. Fast and you fast alone. I thought of this comment before I read the caption and studied the photo. Now I am thinking, "If we are what we eat then is this a six legged spider?"
MUSEWORX
Very nice, but somehow a bit creepy though!
Xantipa
Excellent..
mbz2662
Great macro! At first I thought the spider was on an actual leaf!
amlondono
JUST FANTASTIC ! ! !
flaviok
Impressionante macro meu amigo, aplausos (5)
irakika Online Now!
Excellent photo!
Liam.
Amazing shot
soffy
Fantastic details here Richard,thanks for sharing this excellent macro*****