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Larva Chrysopa sp. โ
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โขโขThis image shows a tiny lacewing larva belonging to the genus Chrysopa (Chrysopidae), measuring approximately 1/2 mm in length. Despite its extremely small size, it feeds on aphids, scale insects, whiteflies and other soft-bodied arthropods, playing a fundamental role.
Many chrysopid larvae adopt an extraordinary camouflage strategy by carrying on their backs a covering made of prey remains, plant fragments, lichens and other debris, as can be seen in this photograph. This debris covering protects them from predators and allows them to approach prey without being detected. The material is held in place by specialized hooked setae on the body.
The robust sickle shaped mandibles are used to seize prey, inject digestive enzymes and suck out the liquefied body contents. Development generally includes three larval instars, followed by the construction of a silken cocoon in which metamorphosis takes place, eventually giving rise to the elegant winged adult.โขโข
๐๏ธ Manual Stacking Single Shots x12 2:1
๐ธ Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa
โก Godox V860III-C @godox_global
๐ญ Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult
๐ก Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech
๐ป @helicon_focus
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โขโขThis image shows a tiny lacewing larva belonging to the genus Chrysopa (Chrysopidae), measuring approximately 1/2 mm in length. Despite its extremely small size, it feeds on aphids, scale insects, whiteflies and other soft-bodied arthropods, playing a fundamental role.
Many chrysopid larvae adopt an extraordinary camouflage strategy by carrying on their backs a covering made of prey remains, plant fragments, lichens and other debris, as can be seen in this photograph. This debris covering protects them from predators and allows them to approach prey without being detected. The material is held in place by specialized hooked setae on the body.
The robust sickle shaped mandibles are used to seize prey, inject digestive enzymes and suck out the liquefied body contents. Development generally includes three larval instars, followed by the construction of a silken cocoon in which metamorphosis takes place, eventually giving rise to the elegant winged adult.โขโข
๐๏ธ Manual Stacking Single Shots x12 2:1
๐ธ Canon EOS R7 @canonitaliaspa
โก Godox V860III-C @godox_global
๐ญ Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO @venuslaowa @onnik_imageconsult
๐ก Cygnustech Diffuser @cygnustech
๐ป @helicon_focus
Comments (78)
8 days agocasual_ph0t0graphy
It looks like a tiny clump of cotton crawling around๐ฅ๐ฅgreat work bud!๐๐
9 days agoalexandre.natureza
๐ฎ essa camuflagem รฉ magnรญfica. Sempre encontro esse micro ponto tambรฉm. ๐๐ฝ
10 days agocrlsvqz89
Las misteriosas pelusillas andantes! Un camuflaje efectivo pero detalles excelentes debajo de esa capa protectora. Excelente set John!
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