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Lover or Fighter?


	Lover or Fighter? "Do I wanna go a few rounds .. sure, soon as I finish my deep knee-bends!" This little guy looked daisy-fresh on a Leavenworth's eryngo in 100+ degree mid-day heat as I dripped sweat from every pore. As I chased him around the "miniature pineapple" on the prickly eryngo with my eyeglass temple he actually shook those little "gloves" in my face several times! How bold!!! But seriously, the most important transformation in the male occurs in his pedipalps during his "Ultimate Molt". While his mature sisters' pedipalps still resemble walking legs, his take on the appearance of boxing gloves. But do not be mistaken .. he's definitely a lover, not a fighter! The bulbous ends of his pedipalps, the true signature of an adult male, are intricately adapted for use as very specialized sex organs used to introduce sperm into the female. Ogletree Gap Park Copperas Cove, Texas 22 August 2009 Jim Baines

Michelle Alton

This is an awesome slice of lime, Jim. A winner in anyone's estimation, I believe. You were POURING sweat from every PORE? Really?

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August 27, 2009

Kerry Hill

Wow Jim, what an awesome capture!! The colour and details are excellent!! Love the description too!!

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August 27, 2009

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Hi Jim, this is fantastic, Details and colours are superb. Great info too.

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August 27, 2009

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Another terrific macro Jim! Jeff

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August 27, 2009

Courtenay Vanderbilt

Amazing detail and wonderful description!

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August 27, 2009

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Fantastic details !

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August 27, 2009

Erika G. Gossett

Wow, awesome macro shot! Great color, details and clarity.Love the description.

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August 27, 2009

Tammy Espino

You are the bug master! (Stomp)
Maybe he wasn't shaking his fist at you he was being romantic and making a pass..lol

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August 27, 2009

Howard B. Cheek

Nice headshot Jim, great details.
The green lynx is my fav spider..Not many around this year for some reason, the insects they usually prey on seem more scarce..
Well done my friend :)

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August 28, 2009

Ron McEwan

This is truly an example of a photographer's dedication, getting down and going head to head with this guy. Outstanding work here Jim, well done for sure.

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August 30, 2009

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