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This reminded me of a tank or a 4x4. (There is a difference? ).

The field of view was 9mm, cropped by about half. The third image has the bonus of a mite of the Astigmata, Tyroglyphidae. The dark, shiny round parts under the mite are leg joints. The paler structures are protection for the legs when folded underneath.

The mite is about 2mm long. It belongs to the Crytpostigmata (also known as oribatids, etc.). They feed on detritus, etc.

EM-1, extension, Leitz Photar 50mm, f11, hand-held with some support from the substrate.

Harold




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Apr 01, 2015 at 01:39 AM
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It sure blends in well with the BGd.


Apr 01, 2015 at 04:58 AM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
It sure blends in well with the BGd.


Thanks. "Seed Mites" is a common name.

Harold



Apr 01, 2015 at 05:20 AM
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Wow, Harold , nicely seen and shot. They look so much like the background, I don't think I would have seen them .

Birdie



Apr 01, 2015 at 02:15 PM
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birdied wrote:
Wow, Harold , nicely seen and shot. They look so much like the background, I don't think I would have seen them .

Birdie


Thanks, Birdie.

I spent many hours on many days, for years, looking at springtails and mites in samples. They were dead but I can still recognise them at a glance. It is good to see them alive although most will be unfamiliar species.

The predator species are, as you would expect, the most active and easier to see. I have some recent shots but would like some better ones for posting.

Harold




Apr 02, 2015 at 12:21 AM
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Good captures- very tank like
Brian V.



Apr 02, 2015 at 02:08 AM
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LordV wrote:
Good captures- very tank like
Brian V.


T'anks, Brian.

Harold



Apr 02, 2015 at 02:37 AM





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