Macro - Insects

Rollie Pollies on the underside of an empty garden wine barrel.

Flower Petal with a View

Clematis The Vagabond

Leaf Skiing

This fly-like insect is preparing to ski down the take-off jump.

Fly on a Leaf

Clueless Insects Wanted

A spider blends in to his surroundings on this reed leaf, waiting for an unwitting insect to drop by.

Beetle Slumber Party

Leaf Hugger

Welcome to my lair

I think I'm gonna like you I think you're gonna stick around

Weevil

Queen of the Peony

Not sure what kind of green bug we have here, but she's packing a deadly sharp proboscis.

Goldenrod Crab Spider III

Misumena vatia – A female Goldenrod Crab Spider.

Goldenrod Crab Spider II

Misumena vatia – A female Goldenrod Crab Spider.

Mighty Red Mite

Possibly a tiny red mite. Moves about quite fast.

Red Ladybug on Blackberry Bush

Zebra Spider

This little fella was on the side of a shipping container. He attempted to flee the scene of action, but I easily blocked his exit, forcing him back into the main arena to face down the barrel of my 100mm macro lens. The zebra spider is known for jumping and pouncing on its prey.

Green Stink Bug

Pentatomoidea – Shield Bug, Stink Bug As I was shooting this green stink bug, which I found in a bush along someone's property, the homeowner arrived and approached me. She was curiously concerned about what kind of surveillance I was conducting from the sidewalk, given that it was her property my camera was pointed at. I assured her that I was not a spy and was only there to check on the bugs.

Teensy-weensy Spider