"Goodbye, Mom"

© Jim Baines

"Goodbye, Mom"

Uploaded: November 14, 2012 14:34:14

Description


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

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 14, 2012

Hi Jim. Wonderful macro for sure. Fabulous details. #1498406

Michelle 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. #10418979

Steve J. Schoolcraft November 18, 2012

Terrific macro Jim! #10424557

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 24, 2012

Great capture, Jim....Did I tell you we are in Louisiana? #10431370

Jack 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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