Macro & Close-Up

A collection of close-up images from the often unseen world of insects.

Tabanidae

A variety of March Fly discovered in Brisbane, Australia.

A Spikey Situation

A "Potato Ladybird" (Epilachna vigintioctopunctata) - found near Linville, Australia.

Native Drone Fly

A Native Drone Fly (Eristalinus sp.) found in Brisbane, Australia.

Helpis minitabunda

A female Aussie Bronze jumping spider (Helpis minitabunda) - found in Brisbane, Australia.

Scarlet Jezebel

A Scarlet Jezebel butterfly (Delias argenthona) - found near Linville, Australia.

Mystery

I never did identify this little guy. If you know what he or she is, please let me know! Found in Brisbane, Australia.

The Feast

A Garden Jumping Spider (Opisthoncus parcedentatus) devouring its prey in Brisbane, Australia.

Green Horned Treehop...

A Green Horned Treehopper (Alosextius carinatus) found in Brisbane, Australia.