Literal Transformation of a Leaf-footed bug
Noticed this guy still hanging from a milkweed plant, out of his old skin after having freshly molted into a new "suit." He would have only been this bright lobster-ish color for a very short (and vulnerable time) before he darkened into his usual camoflaged brown. Imagine if we had to go through this transformation every time that we grew...
9 responses
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daniele castellucchio gave props (2 Oct 2009):
yeah!!! voted
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Susan Littlefield gave props (2 Oct 2009):
OMG! This is definitely what the theme is all about! Fabulous capture, and a definite yes vote!!
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stuart s gave props (3 Oct 2009):
Voting and favouriting. Great macro.
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Billy Houckham said (3 Oct 2009):
Creepy crawly
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Martin E. Morris gave props (3 Oct 2009):
This is a great natural history shot.Super work get's my vote!!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (3 Oct 2009):
Great macro and entry! Perfect timing!
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Charles gave props (4 Oct 2009):
Perfect for the theme and great informative macro image. You got my vote!
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Karen Roberts gave props (16 Oct 2009):
VOTE!
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Jennifer Rowe gave props (19 Oct 2009):
apreciate the votes everyone!
