Anything but insects and spiders

Here is a (dirty) caterpillar from this past week end.

(probably a Pine Processionary Caterpillar)

horrid picture but the right equipment was not at hand, it is about 2mm long but it didnt get trashed because these things tend to give me the shivers. It was found on my 2yo sons head after playing in the woods. It took a little while to pry out but we didnt loose any of it.



chthoniid, sorry no onycophorans :). But just for you this is maybe not as pretty but at leaset wormish.



tim

chthoniid wrote: Well it's a nice photo, and the 'dirt' gives it a lot of character, but technically speaking caterpillars are still insects

Thanks! and oops sorry, will try to think twice next time

dd001 wrote: chthoniid wrote: Well it's a nice photo, and the 'dirt' gives it a lot of character, but technically speaking caterpillars are still insects Thanks! and oops sorry, will try to think twice next time

Well, I'm happy to see you posting macro photos again. I always look forward to your shots. You've developed a very good technique for macro shots.

Nice shots there Stoney- the diplopods look like they have a lot of character.

Just hoping you can help me out with the tick- I can't find the second mite on the backside.

Here's my closeup


Where is the second mite hiding?

Got it- thanks Stoney.

Here's an isopod (common slater). Nocturnal shot.

That's a very nice compostion Pavel. I like the simplicity of the backround. The shadowing under the body works well, and there's still a nice degree of detail on the limbs.