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29-JUN-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Stinkbug eggs and nymphs (Pentatomidae)

Found on the underside of a Chokecherry leaf at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. The little black critters are the newly emerged first instar nymphs of a stinkbug. The eggs are lovely (I think). They are like little pots whose tops pop off as the insects emerge. Some stinkbug eggs are like little silver jewel boxes: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/114761282

The whole mass was probably less than 3mm across.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/640s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
slhoornstra23-Jul-2010 16:48
Fantastic to see, well done, and thanks for sharing these sights. V
Sue Robertson07-Jul-2010 23:16
I love the colour of this.. beautiful..
LynnH06-Jul-2010 18:37
Wow, this is amazing. Great macro work. V
Graeme03-Jul-2010 13:09
Graet find, Christine.V
Hank Vander Velde03-Jul-2010 02:20
WOW! Christine. Terrific macro images. I'm amazed at your ability to find and capture these small beautiful subjects. Thanks for sharing.
PauloCGama02-Jul-2010 23:59
Great catch. Impressive details. VV
Joanne Kamo02-Jul-2010 23:53
The eggs are like little pearls..Fascinating image and wonderful find!
slhoornstra02-Jul-2010 22:09
A simply amazing macro, Christine, you are so gifted and so knowledgeable. VVV
Patricia Kay02-Jul-2010 21:56
Fabulous capture Christine...such interesting info too...BV
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