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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)
robotalk
I WASN'T a leaf ?? whooo....good camoflage sytem mother nature...uuh but not good enough...the spider feasts today ! happy halloween in creature land !
MarciaGomes
SUPER FOTO.FANTÁSTICOS DETALHES.++++++++5
goldie
argh, not another spidey, LOL! excellent macro of this interesting, somewhtat gruesome scene ;)
lizzibell
great capture...
avalonfaayre
Eeew. Wish you'd warn me when I am going to scroll down to a Macro of a SPIDER! Richard, I'm not kiddin'. I HATE those things. This is a cool shot, but I will be twitching all night! lol.
gargoyle84
Amazing macro!!!! :^)
pupino
Amazing, I can swear I thought was a real leaf! Wonderful shot Richard!
three_grrr
I've never seen one of those leaf critters! But then I think we are too far north. Wonderful capture!
atsoram
Wow!!!! impresive image!!!!!, Congratulations!!!!!!
cmbms00
I love how you can see the detail, I had one of these on my back porch I called it my pet, good to see it better , thank you!
amirapsp
Excellent idea and wonderful image!
Deane
Impressive macro-photography with crisp focus on the subject. First class work!