That is very interesting indeed. Strange how some larvae look so much alike yet the adult form is completely different...there's evolution for you
Do any of these look dark to you guys? I had just calibrated my monitor but on this one they look a bit dark. Also, sorry for the differing quality of light, the sun was going in and out all day yesterday.
These didn't seem overly dark to me but now that you plant the idea I am not so sure. #3 is maybe a bit dark but honestly I don't think it's a problem.
sometimes you can't do anything about the light. shot-to-shot consistency has never been a strong suit for me (whether the light changes or not)
MichAg92 wrote:
had no idea what a firefly larva looked like! thanks for posting them!
Me either. What I found very strange, aside from the body structure and shape, is the way the snail-like head is able to retract back into the body--I've never seen it in any other land based insect besides a snail or slug.
Tim Dollear wrote:
sometimes you can't do anything about the light. shot-to-shot consistency has never been a strong suit for me (whether the light changes or not)
M Vers wrote:
Me either. What I found very strange, aside from the body structure and shape, is the way the snail-like head is able to retract back into the body--I've never seen it in any other land based insect besides a snail or slug.
Hadn't even noticed that one of the shots appeared headless. That is a pretty amazing adaptation!
