"Goodbye, Mom"
Uploaded: November 14, 2012 14:34:14
Green Lynx
Peucetia viridans
One of hundreds of Green Lynx instars seems to linger on its mother's leg for a final "Goodbye" prior to "ballooning" away on a light breeze.
At this stage the mother will crawl away and die having completed her one-year life cycle.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Tammy M. Anderson November 14, 2012
Hi Jim. Wonderful macro for sure. Fabulous details. #1498406Michelle Alton November 14, 2012
The thumbnail flashed by and I knew instantly that this was going to be a new Green Lynx life cycle shot. They are always stunning. #10418979Steve J. Schoolcraft November 18, 2012
Terrific macro Jim! #10424557Shelly A. Van Camp November 24, 2012
Great capture, Jim....Did I tell you we are in Louisiana? #10431370Jack Gaskin November 24, 2012
As good as it Gets gotta enjoy those MASS BIRTHS Missed you posting again hope you keep it up .Once had a Mantis egg case that hatched THAT WAS AND EXPLOSION...
Hope your Turkey day was GREAT
Jack #10432096
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